Woman Abandoned by Family Over Baby, Now They Plan a Surprise Party?

Imagine being a single mom, abandoned by your family and friends because they don’t want to deal with your baby. That’s the reality for this 25-year-old woman who has been raising her 6-month-old son alone after the tragic passing of her boyfriend. Her family has made it clear they want nothing to do with her child, but now they’re trying to throw her a surprise birthday party. What could possibly go wrong?

The Struggle of a Single Mom

Taking Responsibility

Loneliness and Grief

Unwanted Reminders

Family Judgement

Family Group Chat

Surprise Party Plans

Confronting the Family

Accusations of Drama

Mom’s Excuse

Demanding to Be Left Alone

Family’s Reaction

No Apologies

Dad’s Support

Additional Background

Surprise Party or Cruel Joke?

After being abandoned by her family and left to raise her baby alone, this young woman discovers they’re planning a surprise party for her birthday. She confronts them, asking why they’d throw her a party after months of ignoring her and her child. Her mom claims it’s to show her the difficulty of being a single mother, but she’s not buying it. She demands they leave her alone and cancels the party. Her sisters and mother call her dramatic and say she’s overreacting, but she refuses to apologize. Her dad, however, supports her decision. Let’s dive into the internet’s reactions to this emotionally charged situation…

Block toxic family, make friends. Joining a moms group helps

Protect your child’s mental health. Consider going low contact/no contact.

Family wants to throw a surprise party after abandoning OP?

Family abandons woman over baby, now plan surprise party? NTA

Empathetic commenter shares personal experience and advice on toxic family dynamics.

Commenter receives NTA judgment, but suspects backstory. Replies suggest possible narcissistic mother and family dysfunction.

Family abandons woman, now plan surprise party? NTA stands firm.

Family abandons woman over baby, plans surprise party? NTA wins.

Encouraging words for a new mom abandoned by family

Virtual hugs and support for OP’s tough situation. #NTA

NTA, go NC with toxic family and seek support from others

Family’s religious beliefs and jealousy may be causing the distance.

NTA, but at least you have your dad

Mom wants to teach single mom a lesson. NTA. Support offered

Family abandons woman during tough times, no right to reconcile now

Cutting toxic family ties and finding new mom friends

Abandoned by family, now they want me back?

Family abandons new mother, plans surprise party? NTA says comment.

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA, forget them

Encouraging advice for new mom dealing with family drama

Lonely and struggling mother needs social support, not cold advice.

NTA, don’t let them whitewash their cruelty with a party.

Sisters holding grudges over baby, dad’s support is invaluable ❤️

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP over family’s behavior towards baby.

Family’s jealousy and lack of empathy towards grieving single mother

Family abandoned her during tough times, now planning self-congratulatory party?

Cutting off family for self-protection

Supportive comment, recommends therapy and leaning on dad ❤️

Family’s surprise party is just a facade to look good.

Helpful advice on government support for single parents.

Empathetic comment applauds single mom’s strength and suggests support groups. ❤️

Group chat (GC) confusion sparks discussion among commenters

Is OP lying about age and boyfriend’s past?

NTA- You’re a rock star, they suck. Keep dad, walk away.

Family abandons single mother after fiance’s death. NTA. Kick them out.

NTA, drop them like dead weight. Find support on Bumble.

Family’s double standard on babies hurts, NTA for refusing party.

Focus on your baby and dad, forget the rest

Family abandons woman and baby, but wants to plan a party?

Commenter not at fault for family’s sudden change of heart

Find a support system to take care of your mental health ❤️

Cut out toxic family for your and your baby’s safety

Cutting off toxic family is hard but necessary. Stay strong

Take care of yourself first. Cut off toxic family. NTA

Block toxic family, find support in new moms and grief group ❤️

Supportive comment to a widow facing family rejection.

Cut off toxic family, keep dad close. Self-care

Commenter expresses shock and disbelief at family’s behavior. NTA.

Join r/widowers for support. NTA for standing up.

Single mom shamed by family, NTA, commenters outraged

Heartless family abandons grieving woman, plans surprise party? #NTA

Document everything in a journal to prepare for future gaslighting

Encouraging comment on single motherhood and self-care

Commenter calls out family for abandoning woman over baby

Encouraging comment for new mom dealing with loss and PPD.

OP’s reaction to emotional abuse justified, NTA

Find a real support network, block toxic family members.

Cut toxic family off, build support system, be amazing single mom

Family wants to throw a party after abandoning you and your baby? NTA

Empathetic comment, but no replies to engage with

Encouraging comment suggests seeking support groups for comfort and connection.

Choosing to prioritize dad and baby, NTA. ❤️

NTA! Block them all and find support with other single parents.

NTA, toxic family, supportive dad, hypocritical bf’s parents. Finding support groups.

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings of abandonment.

Cut toxic family off, make new friends, don’t let them back.

Cut ties with cruel family who abandoned her and her baby

Supportive comment receives no replies, but all our love ❤️

Supportive comment, encouraging finding better friends. ❤️

Find a mom group for support, forget toxic family.

Joining groups and watching baby videos can help boost morale

Cutting ties with toxic family for your and baby’s well-being.