Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. But what happens when a teen is forced to choose between their parents? This is the tale of a 16-year-old who found themselves in the middle of a heart-wrenching dilemma. Their parents were divorcing, and they were told they’d be living with Mom. But when Mom quickly moved on with a new man, our young hero felt uncomfortable and chose to live with Dad instead. The fallout? Well, let’s just say it’s more dramatic than any soap opera.
A Divorce Bombshell
Mom’s New Man
A Stranger in My Home
Pleading for Compromise
A Mother’s Fury
Choosing Dad
The Aftermath
A Grandmother’s Accusation
The Full Story
A Life Unraveled
A Choice That Changed Everything
Our young protagonist’s decision to live with their father had unforeseen consequences. Their mother, left without a place to stay, had to move to another part of the country for work. Living conditions were tough, and she developed mental health issues. The grandmother even accused the teen of ruining their mother’s life. A heavy burden for a young soul, don’t you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complex situation…
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Teen chooses to live with dad, commenters support decision.
NTA. Mom’s reputation ruined by affair partner moving in.
Teen chooses dad over mom’s new boyfriend, grandmother blames OP. NTA
NTA for choosing to live with Dad. Reasonable and sensible!
NTA. Grandma’s wrong. Moving in new boyfriend so soon? Impulsive and destructive. Mom’s mental health not your fault. You just went to live with Dad.
Mom ruined life, not you. You’re not the a**hole!
“NTA. Your choice exposed your mom’s secrets and shattered her narrative. “
NTA: Mom prioritized money over you. Grandma enables her. Reasonable actions.
NTA: Your mom’s bad choices, your right to choose parent.
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NTA. Best choice for you!
NTA – Don’t blame yourself for your parents’ choices!
NTA: Mom cheated, you took care of yourself. No regrets
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NTA: Escaping a toxic situation and finding your own path!
Trust your instincts! Protecting your mom was the right move.
NTA: Mom chose a man over you, she ruined her life.
NTA, your reasons are understandable. Own your opinion!
NTA: Don’t blame yourself for your mother’s consequences.
Stay with dad. Your safety should be the top priority.
NTA. You made the tough choice for yourself. Good on you!
Commenter criticizes mom’s choices and questions grandma’s support.
Mom dismissed opinions, causing stress. NTA for moving in with dad
“NTA. You’re not responsible for your mother’s choices and happiness. “
NTA: Mother’s ignorance led to consequences. Relationship requires compromise.
“Grandma blaming you for mom’s problems? NTA, you’re innocent!”
NTA: Advocating for yourself and not responsible for adult problems!
Empowering response to unjust blame. You did nothing wrong!
Teen chooses dad over mom, grandma is the real a**hole!
Standing up to family for independence. Not the a**hole!
16-year-old makes life-changing decision. NTA, choose your happiness!
Blaming you for your mom’s problems? That’s unfair! You’re NTA
Mom’s questionable actions lead to a tough choice for teenager.
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Teen’s tough choice causes mom to lose everything?
Survivor shares empowering story of protecting oneself from toxic parent.
Teen chooses mom over dad! The aftermath is shocking!
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Teen stands up for themselves amidst family drama.
Mom chose a** over daughters. She got what she deserved!
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NTA. Adult mom failed to consider child’s feelings. Family drama.
NTA. Tough choice, bomb dropped, overwhelmed, blame on mother. You’re good!
Heartbreaking choice: Staying with alcoholic mom or leaving for dad?
Teen’s reasonable decision leaves mother’s bad choices in shock!
Dad’s divorce secrets revealed! Mom’s cheating exposed!
Heartbreaking betrayal: Mother’s infidelity tears family apart. You’re NTA!
Mom’s ultimatum backfires, teen chooses freedom.
NTA: You didn’t ruin her life, they were using you
Divorced mom’s revolving door of boyfriends resonates with commenter.
NTA for not wanting to live with mom’s new partner
Ex shares custody but pays child support, wants son’s happiness ❤️
NTA: Confused ending, gaslighting or fiction? Figure yourself out soon!
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NTA. Cheating suspicions and a shocking aftermath.
NTA! Live your life, you did nothing wrong!
Mom’s blame-shifting and emotional abuse left lasting trauma. NTA
Teen chooses parent, sparks aftermath. Shocking!
NTA, you made the right choice!
NTA. Powerful choice, foolish suggestion. Grandma’s got it wrong!
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Valid fears, not your fault. Grandma is the a**hole.
NTA. Mother’s selfishness leads to shocking consequences.
NTA: Ex’s support payments, dating moochers, and moving them in.
NTA: Mom and grandma were massive a**holes. Cut contact!
“NTA Your mom was willing to ignore your feelings, and literally risk your life, while using you as her meal ticket to a better apartment. Wow. It’s pretty clear the new guy was using her as his meal ticket, once she lost ‘everything’ he sure AF didn’t step up to help now did he. You did very well to get out of there. Anyone who says otherwise is clearly from another dimension.”
NTA – Mother’s hasty decisions lead to natural consequences.
NTA: Mom’s crazy for denying strange man around your child!
Choosing what’s best for you is key. Parents should respect.
Understanding and forgiving family members for their past mistakes
Grandma’s bitterness may have caused more damage than you think.
Mom forced new woman on you, NTA for not accepting.
NTA: Impressive rationality at 16. Don’t blame yourself for mom’s issues.
NTA: Choices have consequences. You did nothing wrong.
Heartbreaking betrayal: Mom chooses man over daughter. NTA stands strong!
NTA. Unfettered access to a young person? That is so UNSAFE!
NTA: Voicing feelings after divorce, proud of OP for setting boundaries.
NTA: You prioritized your safety and well-being over your mother’s irresponsibility.
Responsible teen stands up to mom’s reckless decision.
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Teen chooses between mom and dad, not the a**hole.
Commenter takes no blame for mother’s poor choices.
No blame for you! Manipulation caused any feelings of responsibility.
Mom’s actions were wrong and dad shouldn’t pay for her new man.
Mom prioritizes stranger over daughter. NTA for standing up!
Teen’s impossible choice: NTA, mom’s downward spiral not your fault!
NTA: Mom’s poor choices led to your well-being being compromised.
Teen stands up for themselves and seeks professional help.
Mom’s rushed relationship leaves 16-year-old caught in the middle. NTA.
NTA: Taking care of yourself is not your fault!
Commenter defends OP against blame, supports their decision to move.
