We all have our ways of coping with pain and betrayal. For one young woman, it meant declaring her father ‘dead’ to her after he abandoned her and her mom for a new life. This is not a tale of physical death, but emotional abandonment, and the resilience of a daughter who chose to protect herself from further heartbreak. Let’s delve into her poignant story.
A Father-Daughter Bond Shattered
The Unforgivable Betrayal
A Heartbreaking Goodbye
The Pain of Being Ignored
A Promise Broken
The Ultimate Heartbreak
A Late Message of Pride
A New Life, A New Family
The Man She Once Knew
A Convenient Euphemism
A Grandmother’s Understanding
The Unexpected Backlash
An Unwanted Apology
The Unresolved Dilemma: Is She Wrong for ‘Killing’ Her Dad?
In this heart-wrenching saga, a daughter grapples with the emotional aftermath of her father’s betrayal and abandonment. She copes by declaring him ‘dead’ to her, a move that brings her peace but also stirs up a hornet’s nest of family drama. Now, she finds herself accused of ingratitude and causing discord within her extended family. But should she apologize for protecting her own emotional well-being? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this.
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NTA. Your father was a shitty father figure. Him and his wife calling you ungrateful for “all they done” is ridiculous.
Block him and move on. Don’t waste time on losers.
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NTA! Deadbeat dad doesn’t deserve anything. Good for you!
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Block him and move on. He made his choices.
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Cut them off and thrive! ✨
“NTA for walking away from the shenanigans, heartache and nonsense.”
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Grandma’s got your back! NTA, dad’s in denial.
NTA, dad sounds like a tool
Heartbreaking betrayal: NTA’s dad abandoned them, a true trash human.
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“Ungrateful for everything they’ve done for me”…but have they? NTA
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NTA. Cut them off and focus on your own happiness.
Not the a**hole, a tale of resilience and betrayal.
NTA. Block, ignore, and live your truth. Don’t cater to betrayal.
NTA. Father’s betrayal and abandonment left a lasting emotional scar.
Cutting ties with toxic family: ghosting with a twist
NTA, but lying about a dead dad is definitely odd
NTA. Betrayal and abandonment: a parent’s loss of narrative control.
Curious about what the dad and wife expect you to appreciate?
NTA. Expose their empty promises and heartbreak. You deserve better.
Father’s betrayal: dead or alive? You’re NTA for feeling abandoned.
NTA- Demanding gratitude for abandonment? They can suck it.
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Deceptive but justified: NTA, but misleading others about dad’s death
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NTA. Show us his worst!
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Texting drama: Cutting ties with a Tony Soprano-like response
NTA – Grateful for what? Tell us their good deeds!
A**hole dad abandons, calls ungrateful. Keep him dead. NTA.
Heartfelt condolences for a tragic loss.
NTA. Answering a question exposed their terrible behavior.
NTA. You deserve love and respect, not abuse. Good for you!
NTA – A tale of resilience and vindication.
Cut toxic ties: Block them and focus on your happiness ✂️
NTA. Love doesn’t need a pulse to keep beating ❤️
Take control of the situation and show him he’s dead
Don’t feel guilty! Block those horrible people. You’re NTA!
NTA: Stand up for yourself and expose their harassment!
Cut ties with the ‘dead’ dad. NTA, move on! ✂️
Grandma’s rose-colored glasses vs. the harsh truth. Inheritance worries.
Don’t shield him, let karma do its thing!
