Ever felt like you were robbed of a proper parent-child relationship? Our 17-year-old protagonist knows that feeling all too well. His dad was never really a ‘dad’ to him, always absent and prioritizing friends over family. But when his dad remarries and suddenly becomes a doting father to his new wife’s kids, our protagonist can’t help but feel bitter and resentful. He’s determined to leave as soon as he turns 18, but his dad’s new family isn’t making it easy. When they try to force a sibling bond, he’s having none of it. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story…
Dad Who?
Absentee Father
Vacation Priorities ️
Mom Gets Sick
No Change in Dad
The Aftermath
Still Not a Good Dad
Enter Helena
Dad 2.0?
The Parent He Never Was
Forced Sibling Bonding
Saying No
Sibling Movie Night?
Dad’s Confrontation ️
Telling It Like It Is
Helena Steps In ⚔️
Stay Out of It, Helena!
Disrespectful?
Dad’s Second Chance: Too Little, Too Late?
Our protagonist’s dad was never there for him, always absent and prioritizing friends over family. But when he remarries and becomes a doting father to his new wife’s kids, our protagonist can’t help but feel bitter and resentful. He’s determined to leave as soon as he turns 18, but his dad’s new family isn’t making it easy. When they try to force a sibling bond, he’s having none of it. After a confrontation with his dad and new stepmom, he’s accused of being disrespectful and a d**k. But is he really in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Sassy comment shuts down Helena’s unnecessary input.
Savage response to judgmental stepmom, NTA ♀️
NTA, commenter offers support and gentle advice for healing ♥
NTA seeks advice on how to approach step-mom about dad’s neglect
Setting boundaries with step-siblings, NTA, healing takes time.
Teen calls out dad for favoring step-siblings over own child
Dad neglecting child for step-siblings, NTA confronts him
Neglectful father gets called out by hurt and angry teen.
Encouraging response to teen seeking validation and support
Father neglecting child for step-siblings, NTA for feeling hurt
NTA comment calls out dad’s manipulation and advises appreciation towards grandparents.
Helena should stay out of it and let the daughter be.
Step-siblings get better dad, teen calls out stepmom. NTA
Heartbreaking comment about favoritism and the need for therapy.
Father’s neglect justified teen’s resentment towards step-siblings
NTA. Validating the teen’s feelings about being neglected by dad.
Teen calls out dad for favoring step-siblings. #NTA
Teen criticizes dad for favoring step-siblings over them. #NTA
Teen acknowledges step-father’s effort but wants better treatment. NTA.
NTA. Refusing a relationship with step-siblings is okay.
Step-siblings emotionally distant, SM should stay in her lane. NTA
NTA. Ouch, that’s a brutal but honest assessment.
Disrespectful teen receives support for calling out unfair treatment. NTA
Father trying to use OP as a big brother for step-siblings
Bio-kids deserve equal treatment too! NTA
Teen rightfully angry about dad’s ‘do-over’ family, needs counseling
Teen shares valid feelings of neglect by father to step-siblings
NTA. Tough situation. Make a plan, kill them with kindness
Encouraging NTA comment with advice on setting boundaries
Teen struggles with dad’s new family and unaddressed past issues
Difficulties in forgiving a father who was absent during childhood
Neglected child calls out dad for favoring step-siblings
Teen shares frustration of being treated differently by stepdad.
Taking a break from toxic family relationships
Prioritizing mental health after family conflict
Questioning forgiveness and parental rights in a broken family NTA
Step-siblings getting all the attention? NTA, prioritize one-on-one time
Abandoned by father, step-siblings get everything. NTA for feeling angry
A heartfelt NTA comment about abusive step-parents
Daughter accuses dad of favoring step-family, gaslighting her feelings.
Dad plays favorites with step-siblings, NTA stands up for self.
NTA. The commenter empathizes with OP’s feelings of neglect and suggests a civil relationship with their father may be the best outcome.
Neglected by mother, now empathetic to nieces and nephews. Painful.
NTA, don’t let them gaslight you. Stand up for yourself!
NTA: 17yo son struggles with dad’s favoritism towards step-siblings. Therapy recommended.
Dad neglects relationship with me, expects instant blended family. NTA
Father prioritizes step-siblings over his own child
Dad prioritizes step-siblings over own child #NTA
NTA. Teen calls out dad’s neglectful past and step-siblings’ issues.
NTA. The dad’s gaslighting instead of an honest conversation
A heartbreaking NTA comment about a distant father figure.
NTA. The father’s lacking as a father when it came to you.
Focus on healing and being the man you want to be
NTA. Cut contact with your sperm donor and his do-over family
Choosing to not have a relationship with a reformed parent
Neglected child finds dad’s new family unfair and hurtful
Advice on dealing with unsupportive parents while building your career
Redditor finds closure after toxic relationship with father
NTA comment roasts dad for being a lousy father
Heartbreaking comment about the pain of a distant father.
Heartbreaking story of a neglected child. NTA.
Step-siblings get better dad, OP feels disrespected. NTA!
Supportive comment for teen struggling with stepfamily situation
Moving on after a dad fails to be a father
Validating the pain of absent parents with empathy
A heartfelt message about forgiveness and moving on. ❤️
Setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health.
Don’t let gaslighters win. Stay strong and independent
NTA slams dad for neglecting their relationship for step-siblings
Standing up for yourself is always valid
Validating NTA’s feelings and offering support and advice
Advice on working through resentment and building better relationships
NTA – Honest conversation with dad about how his actions affected you
Teen speaks out on feeling neglected by her father ❤️
Heartbreaking experience of a mother, but a hopeful message for OP
Cutting ties with toxic family: a necessary move
Teen expresses frustration over unfair treatment by father
Teen sets boundaries with step-siblings, praised for not compromising.
Teen calls out selfish dad, suggests cutting him off
When someone butts in on a conversation
Teen rightfully calls out dad for neglect and unrealistic expectations
Teen receives advice to leave toxic family situation
