Imagine being 25, finding out you’re pregnant, and then discovering the father is married. That’s exactly what happened to this woman, who chose to give up her baby after learning the truth. She thought the child would be taken care of by the father and his wife, but life had other plans. Now, the wife has left, and the dad is struggling to raise their son alone. The woman still wants nothing to do with the child, but is she in the wrong? Let’s dive into this messy story.
The Unfortunate Discovery ️♀️

An Unexpected Pregnancy

The Reluctant Mother

The Plan Unfolds

No Bonding, No Regrets

Giving Up Parental Rights ✍️

The Tables Have Turned

Name-Calling and Family Drama

Child Support Confusion ♀️

The Legal Situation

Cutting Ties and Moving On ✂️

A Hope for the Future

A Life-Changing Decision ️
This woman’s life took an unexpected turn when she found out she was pregnant by her married ex. She never wanted to be a mother, so she gave up her parental rights, leaving the child with the father and his wife. But when the wife left, the dad couldn’t handle raising the baby alone and begged for her help. She stood her ground, insisting she wasn’t the child’s mother and wanted nothing to do with him. With her family turning against her and no legal obligations to the child, she’s cutting ties and moving on. But will the baby find the loving home he deserves? Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional rollercoaster.
Woman not at fault for leaving child for adoption. NTA.

Commenter defends woman’s decision to abandon baby for adoption.

NTA legally gave up rights, lawyer up if needed

Adoption is adoption. Nick can’t blackmail you into motherhood. NTA

Commenters agree: NTA for not taking responsibility for ex’s baby

Woman gives up baby for adoption, Christians surprised Pikachu face. NTA.

Woman relinquished parental rights, NTA. Cheating ex is TA

Biological mother not responsible for baby, NTA

A clever comeback shuts down family judgement.

Giving up parental rights: NTA or ESH?

NTA for not being involved in the child’s life. The ex needs to step up and take responsibility

Nick’s ex abandons baby, commenters agree he’s not at fault

NTA comment: Surrogate or not, she abandoned her child

NTA! Family should step up and help instead of judging

Clear communication is key. NTA for sticking to it.

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with ex’s situation, but supports woman’s decision

Commenter suspects Ex had ulterior motives, advises contacting lawyer.

NTA gave up parental rights, baby should be with someone who wants them

Adoptive parents or biological, a parent is a parent

Adoption worker shares insight on birth mothers and family history importance

Woman abandons baby, commenters suggest ghosting unsupportive family

Commenter regrets baby not being aborted, receives mixed responses

User asks about legal process of giving up parental rights.

Clear boundaries were set, NTA for not paying child support
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Father’s wife abandons baby, commenters agree NTA

Ex cleared of responsibility for abandoned baby. NTA

Choosing not to parent is tough, but prioritizing child’s health.

Commenter is NTA, but where are the replies?

OP wonders if ex-wife has legal obligation after abandoning baby

Ex wants help with baby after terminating parent rights? NTA.

Double standards in the sub’s judgement of gender in situations.

Dark humor in a bleak situation

Men want kids until they have to take care of them

Commenter receives support for standing up to ex-partner’s unacceptable behavior

No refund policy on babies. ♀️

Compassionate response to a heartbreaking situation.

Adoptive parents are the real parents, NTA comment defends them

Taking responsibility doesn’t make you an a**hole

Adoptive father suggested for baby. Emotional discussion on adoption.

Legal consequences of abandoning a child discussed

Taking responsibility for your ex’s affair baby? NTA.

Heartfelt support for a woman who gave up her baby.

Choosing not to be a part of the child’s life.

Commenter defends woman who left cheating husband with affair baby

Debate over child support after abandoning baby sparks confusion �onfused

Man tries to emotionally manipulate woman into parenting, but gets shut down. NTA

NTA for not wanting to take care of ex’s love child
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Giving up parental rights doesn’t make you the a**hole
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Ex takes responsibility for baby, commenter supports choice.
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Woman reassured for not being at fault for ex’s struggles

Ex takes no blame for woman abandoning their baby

Husband not TA for failed deal, communication is key

NTA: Surrogate situation with messy details, don’t let people shame you.
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Single dad left to care for baby, NTA for moving on.

Choosing adoption was selfless, now move on and let go
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Surrogate mom called NTA for sticking to arrangement with ex

Choosing adoption doesn’t make you an a**hole. NTA

Supportive comment to a struggling single parent.

NTA rescinded paternal rights, woman should step up as agreed

You signed them away, he took on the kid. NTA

Choosing adoption doesn’t make you an a**hole.

Ex takes responsibility for baby, woman not obligated.

NTA. You signed away your rights; your responsibility ends there.

Ex causes chaos, NTA for leaving baby.
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Putting your child first. NTA and move on.

Clear communication and boundaries. NTA for sticking to them.
