Divorce can be tough on everyone, especially the kids. When Ann, a 16-year-old girl, decided she wanted to move in with her Disneyland dad Roger, her mom reluctantly agreed to a one-year trial period. After experiencing her dad’s bachelor lifestyle, Ann is begging to return home. However, her mom is enjoying her newfound freedom and is refusing to let her daughter move back in.
The Divorce and Disneyland Dad
Roger’s New Lifestyle
Ann Wants to Move In
The One-Year Trial
Dad’s Dollar Store Life ️
Strict Clothing Rules
No More Home-Cooked Meals
Minimalist Living ️
New School, New Problems
Ann Wants to Come Home
Mom’s Newfound Freedom ️
No More Scrimping and Saving
Mom’s Tough Decision
A Year of Regret and Lessons Learned?
Ann’s decision to move in with her Disneyland dad has turned sour, as she’s now living a bachelor’s lifestyle and begging to return home. However, her mom is finally enjoying some freedom and financial relief, and doesn’t want to let her daughter move back in. Should Ann be forced to stay with her dad for the full year to learn a lesson, or should her mom show some compassion and let her come home? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ♀️
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