When a 14-year-old girl’s estranged father passes away, she must make a difficult decision: attend his funeral or stay away. The girl had been living with her brother for eight years after her father refused to take her in because he had started a new family. Despite reaching out to her years later, she cut off contact with him for a shocking reason. After her father passed away, his wife called her and demanded she attend the funeral, but the girl refused, citing her father’s lack of presence in her life. The aftermath of her decision has left her feeling overwhelmed and guilty. But was she really in the wrong? Readers will have to read the story to find out.
Teen’s refusal to attend father’s funeral causes family discord ⚡
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Teen discusses strained relationship with father, causing funeral conflict.
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Reconnecting with absent father at 11, but now refusing funeral.
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Family drama ensues after daughter’s transplant request favors father’s approval.
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Miracle transplant saves teen’s life
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Reconciliation denied: Teen’s refusal to attend dad’s funeral.
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Teen’s absence from dad’s funeral causes family drama.
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Rejection of a father- A painful truth for some kids.
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Teen’s raw emotions on estranged father’s death stir family conflict
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Daughter faces backlash for not attending father’s funeral
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Daughter’s disrespectful behavior causes family drama and insults towards Max.
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Teen’s bold decision sparks family drama and raises eyebrows
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Teen defends her decision not to attend father’s funeral
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Teen faces family drama after refusing to attend father’s funeral
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Emotions run high after tense exchange at funeral
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Are they the a**hole? Let’s find out
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Teen refuses to attend dad’s funeral and sparks family drama
A 14-year-old girl has refused to attend her father’s funeral, sparking family drama. The girl, who had been living with her brother for eight years after her father refused to take her in, cut off all ties with her father after finding out he only reached out to her because her half-sister needed a kidney transplant. Despite her guilt, the girl felt no love for her father and did not attend the funeral. This decision has caused her father’s wife and daughter to insult and berate her, leaving her feeling overwhelmed. She is now questioning whether or not she made the right decision. Read on for the reactions and comments to this family drama.
NTA for not attending dad’s funeral, he was no father to you

NTA. Block the adult bully’s number and prioritize your mental health

NTA. Cut all ties and go live your best life

Heartbreaking family drama over absent, abusive father.

Heartbreaking NTA comment and reply exposes family dysfunction and neglect.

Check the will – stepmother might mishandle biodad’s estate

Fatherhood isn’t just about biology. Heartfelt NTA comment.

Daughter stands up to family for dismissing her when convenient

Brother defends OP against unsupportive father’s family. NTA.

Brotherly support trumps toxic family drama. Block the haters!

Humorous reply to NTA comment about Lola’s intentions
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Stand your ground, you don’t owe them a damn thing ♂️

Cutting toxic family ties – internet stranger sends hugs

NTA. Block them all and continue with your life.

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings; encourages ignoring toxic family members

Harsh comment sparks debate about what makes a real father.

No respect for the toxic father. NTA wins this round

A strained relationship with a parent may not require mourning

Family drama ensues after teen refuses to attend father’s funeral ♂️

Assuming the best about Lola during a family tragedy ❤️

Lola tries to guilt a teen into attending dad’s funeral

Stand up for yourself: NTA recommends restraining order ✊
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Breaking the unbreakable bond: Teen refuses to attend dad’s funeral ❤️

14-year-old justified in refusing to be part donor at father’s funeral

Rejection hurts, NTA. Funerals are for the living, not dead.

Empathetic NTA commenters support grieving teenager

Commenter defends 14-year-old and calls out bullies

Standing up to bullies, even family, takes courage

Maturity wins: Teen’s response to dad’s funeral drama.

Commenter supports OP’s decision not to attend dad’s funeral.

Support for not attending funeral, harsh words for harassment threat.

Heartbreaking comment about father-son relationship

Family drama ensues over attending absent father’s funeral. NTA.

Supportive comment applauds Max, encourages blocking toxic family members.

Funerals are for the living, not the dead

One Redditor’s clever way of exposing their estranged family’s behavior

Standing up to toxic family: for NTA comment

Block them all NTA taking care of self first

Empowering response to family drama with NTA verdict! ✊

Supportive commenter suggests blocking toxic family members

Dealing with family drama and harassment? NTA, involve the authorities.

Not the a-hole for refusing to attend father’s funeral

Orphaned teen chooses self-care over toxic family drama.

Choose love and delete negativity – heartwarming comment

Don’t let toxic family bring you down. You’re NTA

Orphan stands up to harassing family after father’s death

Confusion over funeral date sparks discussion in comments ❓

Teen defends himself against verbal abuse from father’s wife.

Supportive comments about overcoming family drama and finding happiness ❤️

Standing up to abusive family members. ♀️

Compassionate reply offers support in difficult family situation ❤️

Stand your ground. NTA

Choosing not to carry the burden of a difficult father ❤️

Skipping father’s funeral sparks family drama. NTA, father abandoned.

Live your life! Block them all #NTA

Family drama over attending dad’s funeral. NTA, do what’s right

Skip a funeral? NTA. Shameful bullies harass grieving teen.

Support for sticking with Max during family drama

Toxic family members aren’t immune to consequences. NTA

Choosing not to attend a funeral: Closure or discomfort?

Prioritize yourself over toxic people. You did the right thing! ✊

Supportive comment defends teen for standing up to adult harassment

Sibling solidarity shines in funeral drama.

NTA. Family feud? Just hit that block button
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Supportive comment receives love ❤️

NTA – Father wanted transactional not parent-child relationship. Stick with brother.

Daughter defends her decision to skip father’s funeral. NTA

Supportive comment defends grieving party in family drama.
