Teen Tells Estranged Dad She Doesn’t Remember Him, Causes Him to Leave Meet-Up

A father who has been gone for 8 years, suddenly returns and is met with mixed emotions from his family. While his wife and daughter are overjoyed, his other daughter has no emotional connection to him anymore. When asked if she misses him, she admits that she barely remembers him. This confession causes the father to cut the visit short and leave, causing a rift in the family.

The daughter who spoke the truth is accused of being selfish and insensitive. Was she in the wrong for being honest about her feelings, or is the father at fault for disappearing for so long?

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Father-daughter reunion goes awry due to memory loss.

Heartbroken daughter meets estranged dad, causing him to leave

Teen’s estranged father leaves after she reveals no memory of him

Teen reconnects with estranged father after 8 years, but feels nothing.

Teen’s honesty causes estranged dad to leave meet-up

Teen’s reunion with estranged dad goes wrong, family blames her.

Teen’s comment causes dad to leave meet-up

Teen’s honesty causes estranged dad to leave meet-up.

Is the teen at fault? You decide!

Teen’s estranged dad leaves meet-up after she reveals truth

A 15-year-old girl meets her dad, who left the family when she was seven without explanation. She barely remembers him and feels no emotions upon seeing him again after eight years. When her dad asks if she misses him, she honestly replies that she doesn’t remember him.

Her dad leaves the meet-up early, hurt by her words. Her mom and sister blame her for ruining the meet-up. Was she in the wrong?

Let’s explore the situation and reactions in the comments below.

Daughter speaks truth, dad throws tantrum and leaves. NTA

Dad walks out on daughter at 7, shows up 8 years later, blames her for not remembering him, and tries to gaslight her. Mom and sister side with him, but commenters are on OP’s side. #NTA

Commenter supports OP’s decision to not remember abusive father.

Abandoned father deserves NTA judgement, concerns about mother’s reaction

Family not over estranged dad’s departure. OP not at fault.

Estranged dad resurfaces after 8 years, claims love but no apologies.

Commenter shows support for teen’s decision to not remember absent father.

NTA. Dad abandoned you, sister lashes out at you.

Empathize with the commenter, family’s reaction is understandable. #NTA ‍♀️

Father abandons daughter twice, gets confronted, and bails again

Abandoned by dad, teen not at fault for not remembering him ‍♀️

Mom’s reaction implies dad caused trouble in the past.

Telling the truth is allowed. You’re NTA for being honest

Commenter defends teen’s decision to not have a relationship with dad.

Father’s absence doesn’t justify returning as dad of the year ‍♀️

Father abandons daughter again after being reminded of his neglect. ‍♂️

Commenter supports teen’s decision to not welcome estranged dad back.

Avoiding family drama like ‍♂️ #NTA

Daughter not at fault for dad’s abandonment, family needs closure

Teen rightfully holds estranged dad accountable, family tries to guilt her. ‍♂️

Dad storms off after daughter doesn’t remember him. ‍♂️

Teen rightfully calls out dad’s entitlement, not the a**hole.

Mother defends estranged father, but commenter calls her out.

Emotional reunion turns sour as dad fails to handle rejection ‍♂️

Dad’s unrealistic expectations crumble under the weight of his past.

A heartwarming NTA comment about reconnecting with a distant parent ❤️

No emotions, no guilt: Teen stands up to estranged dad

Daughter stands up for herself against absent father.

Father reappears after 8 years, daughter not obliged to lie. ‍♀️

Teen rightfully rejects estranged dad’s attempt to reconnect. ‍♀️

Cheering for the daughter standing up to her deadbeat dad

“Stop blaming me for the actions of my deadbeat dad.” ‍♀️ ‍♂️

Being honest doesn’t make you mean. NTA for telling truth.

Don’t blame yourself for not remembering, NTA.

Mother’s behavior at meet-up with estranged dad raises concerns. NTA.

Supportive comment applauds teen for not missing estranged dad.

Don’t blame yourself, he made the choice to leave twice

Honesty hurts, but it’s not always wrong. ‍♀️

Estranged dad leaves meet-up after daughter’s honest response. #NTA

Teen stands up for herself against absent father, not at fault

NTA’s reasonable doubts about estranged father’s return and family’s expectations.

Mum’s not over him, he’s a piece of work. NTA

Father expects hero’s welcome after abandoning family, gets reality check ‍♀️

OP’s family is upset she was honest about estranged dad.

Mother’s grudge shouldn’t burden child’s relationship. ‍♀️

NTA stands up for herself, earns our respect

Father’s absence causes pain and anger in daughter’s life.

Teen tells estranged dad the truth, family reacts poorly. NTA.

Honesty wins: Daughter not the a-hole for estranged dad’s reaction

Standing up to an absent father’s entitlement. #NotTheA**hole

Honesty hurts, but it’s not your fault. NTA

Don’t blame yourself. His absence is not your fault.

Sometimes the truth hurts ‍♀️

Absent father gets what he deserves, daughter not at fault

Calling out a father’s hypocrisy: NTA

Encouraging comment to a teenager dealing with family issues ❤️

Teen stands up for herself and calls out dad’s abandonment. #NTA

Daughter shames absent father for his entitled behavior

Estranged dad tries to reconnect, gets reality check and leaves

Valid feelings, not selfish. NTA

A mature response expected from a parent, but ends in disappointment

Stand your ground!

Take it slow with your estranged dad. NTA for being cautious ‍♀️

Daughter stands up to absentee father, internet cheers her on

Commenter supports OP’s decision to cut off estranged father.

Defending a 15-year-old against unfair blame and calling out toxic behavior

Sharing your truth is brave. Remembering absent parents isn’t easy

Commenter empathizes with OP and calls out absent father’s behavior

Commenter defends OP, asks why dad isn’t taking responsibility

Standing up for yourself against an absent ‘sperm donor’

Brutal honesty or unnecessary cruelty? NTA stands firm.