Woman Refuses to Call Stepdad ‘Dad’ Anymore What Caused the Rift?

Imagine growing up calling your stepdad ‘dad’ only to have him turn on you in the most hurtful way. That’s what happened to this woman, who now refuses to call her stepdad ‘dad’ anymore. The rift began when her stepdad disapproved of her queer relationship and escalated when he threw her belongings out the window. But the final straw was when he told her little brother that they weren’t ‘real’ siblings. Now, her mother is urging her to call him ‘dad’ again, but is it too late? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

The Beginning of a Father-Daughter Bond

Growing Up with Two Fathers

Parents Using ‘Not Your Father’ as a Weapon

Stepdad’s Temper Tantrum

Disapproval of Queer Relationship

Kicked Out and Belongings Tossed

The Last Straw

Stepdad Hurts Little Brother

A Hurtful Experience

Family is More Than Genetics

Mom Wants ‘Dad’ Title Back

Ignoring the Hurt

Losing the Right to be Called Dad

No Longer Stepdad, Just Mother’s Partner

Chosen Family vs. Public Image

Can This Family Find Healing?

After years of calling her stepdad ‘dad’, this woman’s world was turned upside down when he disapproved of her queer relationship, threw her belongings out the window, and told her little brother they weren’t ‘real’ siblings. The emotional pain caused her to stop calling him ‘dad’ and instead refer to him as her mother’s partner. Now, her mother wants her to call him ‘dad’ again for the sake of appearances, but can their relationship ever heal? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heart-wrenching situation.

Stepdad’s homophobic behavior caused rift, NTA for not forgiving.

Stepdad lost the privilege to be called dad. NTA.

Stepdad emotionally scarred OP, NTA for refusing to call him dad

Unconditional love should be the foundation of any parent-child relationship

Stepdad loses dad title, consequences of hurting daughter. NTA

Stepdad hurt OP, apologized, but she won’t forgive and forget ‍♀️

Stepdad is not a dad, used OP as a weapon. NTA

NTA. OP’s stepdad is conditional in his love, mom needs to apologize.

Stepdad lost ‘dad’ privilege by turning back on daughter. NTA.

Defining family is your right. NTA

Stepdad wants to walk her down the aisle? Surprise, he’s not invited!

Stepdad never apologized for throwing her stuff on the lawn ‍♀️

Stepdad’s past crime caused rift, NTA for not calling Dad

Stepdad never accepted her as his daughter. NTA for rejecting him

Stepdad’s bullying and mom’s inaction caused rift. NTA.

Woman stands up to homophobic stepdad, calls out mother’s behavior

Stepdad’s actions caused rift, commenter advises honesty with mother. NTA.

Stepdad wants to walk her down the aisle? Drama ensues.

Stepdad lost ‘dad’ title, NTA commenter lays down the law

Stepdad’s loss, NTA owes him nothing

Standing up to abuse. Family dynamics can be complicated.

NTA. Congrats on standing up for yourself and your wedding!

Stepdad loses ‘dad’ title after mistreating child. NTA

Stepdad kicked her out and threw her stuff out the window

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out mother’s mistake

Commenter criticizes stepdad, sparks no discussion

Stepdad’s actions justify daughter’s decision to stop using ‘Dad’

Stepdad loses ‘dad’ title according to NTA commenter

Choosing who we let into our lives as adults ‍ ‍

Stepdad’s actions caused rift, NTA for refusing to call him dad

Daughter refuses to call stepdad ‘dad’ after he kicked her out. NTA.

Stepdad selectively being a dad? NTA stands up

Refusing to call stepdad ‘dad’ – NTA comment section

Daughter cuts ties with homophobic stepdad, powerful response

Commenter supports woman’s decision to cut off stepdad.

Stepdad kicked her out twice, now wants to be called dad?

Stepdad’s conditional ‘dad’ title causes rift. NTA wins.

Unconditional love should not have conditions. ❤️

‍♀️ Daughter stands up to stepdad, commenter questions mom’s inaction

Respect your own feelings and boundaries with step-parents

Supportive comment calls stepdad childish, advises talking to mom.

Stepdad denied being her dad, now upset she won’t call him dad. NTA

Cutting off toxic family? NTA wins support

Homophobic stepdad called ‘waste of space.’ NTA stands up.

Stepdad invalidated child’s decision to call him dad, threw belongings out. NTA

Stepdad emotionally abused her, NTA for refusing to call him ‘dad’

Commenter supports woman’s decision to not call stepdad ‘dad’

Stand your ground! You deserve unconditional love and acceptance

Stepdad called out in comment, NTA stands by choice.

Moving analogy for NTA’s decision to distance from stepdad

Stepdad never apologized, NTA. Brother and fiance are family

Stepdad gets snubbed, but comment section approves.

Stepdad criticized for poor parenting in NTA comment.

Choosing your own family is smart and empowering

Stepdad weaponized paternity, mother turned blind eye. NTA.

NTA stands firm against stepdad. No third chance given.

Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries and waiting for apology

Stepdad is just a partner, NTA for not calling him dad

Seeking accountability? Here’s a question to ask stepdad

Stepdad was abusive and doesn’t deserve to be called dad. ‍

Bio dad MIA, NTA not calling stepdad ‘dad’, mom’s complicit

Stepdad’s actions cause daughter to stop calling him dad.

Stepdad rift caused by small-minded husband. NTA.

Stepdad hasn’t apologized, NTA for refusing to call him dad

Stepdad is a verbally abusive homophobe. You deserve better.

Choosing bigotry over family? NTA for setting boundaries

Stepdad lost his right to be called Dad. NTA

Stepdad failed to show love and respect, NTA for refusing.

Stepdad’s hurtful comments caused family rift and long-term consequences.

Stepdad not supportive, NTA for not calling him dad

NTA: Don’t scream “backsies” on stepdad’s broken covenant.

Stepdad lost his privilege to be called ‘dad’

Stepdad insists on ‘stepdaughter’ despite raising her since age 4. NTA.

Standing up to a cruel stepdad, no need to call him ‘dad’

Stepdad not entitled to be called ‘dad’, NTA explains why