Woman Stuck Between Her Cancer-Stricken Mom and Dad’s Ex: Who Will She Choose?

A 26-year-old woman finds herself in a painful situation as her mom, who is battling cancer, asks her to cut ties with her dad’s ex-girlfriend, Sarah. The woman’s parents had a tumultuous past, with her dad cheating on her mom during her first battle with cancer. The dad’s affair resulted in a child, and the woman has grown close to Sarah and her half-siblings. Now, she must choose between her mom’s wishes and the bond she shares with Sarah and her siblings.

Parents’ Rough Patch

Mum Recovers and Divorces

Unexpected Pregnancy

Dad Abandons Sarah and Baby

Mum Takes Dad Back

Sarah’s Life Takes a Turn ️

Furious with Both Parents

Reaching Out to Sarah

Living with Sarah

Mum’s Cancer Returns

A Heartbreaking Decision

A Daughter’s Painful Choice

The woman is now faced with a heartbreaking decision as her mom’s cancer returns. Her mom wants to rebuild their relationship, but only if she cuts ties with Sarah and her half-siblings. Torn between her love for her mom and her loyalty to Sarah and her siblings, the woman refuses to abandon them as her dad did. As she struggles with this painful choice, the emotional impact of her decision weighs heavily on her heart. What do you think of her decision? Share your thoughts and reactions.

NTA, but the mom’s ultimatum is toxic and manipulative

Don’t let your cancer-stricken mom make unreasonable demands. #NTA

Commenter praises OP for not being the a**hole in a messy family situation.

Choosing family isn’t always easy, but you’re doing the right thing

NTA caught in a family shitshow, with a cheating dad.

Taking sides in a family feud

NTA. Commenters sympathize with OP and condemn her parents’ behavior.

NTA. Mom’s ultimatums are toxic. Dad is vile. Tough situation.

Stand your ground and don’t let manipulative family members win

A daughter caught in the middle of her parents’ affair and cancer

Supportive comment calls out dad’s behavior, deems OP NTA

Commenter praises OP’s kindness despite awful parents. Calls father King Asshole and mother Duchess for manipulating people.

Commenter supports the poster’s decision, no drama here

A daughter’s comment on her cheating dad sparks a heated debate

Navigating family drama with grace and kindness

Commenter calls out entitlement, sparks no replies.

Fans spot the resemblance to Grey’s Anatomy

Supporting family doesn’t make you an a**hole

Despite having two bad parents, commenter is a great person. NTA

Forgiving dad’s mistress: NTA or ESH? Commenters weigh in.

Avoiding family drama like ‍♀️

Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad’s ex. NTA gets support ❤️

A heartbreaking situation with multiple AHs, except for OP.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls out parents’ behavior.

Commenter suggests drastic action, gets hilarious reply.

Navigating a family torn apart by infidelity and cancer.

Stand up for yourself and make your own choices

Woman reconnects with cheating dad, gets ultimatum from stepmom. NTA.

Choosing between parents is tough, especially when both are flawed. ‍♀️

Sarah’s innocence spared her from being the a**hole. NTA

Commenter advises going no contact with toxic parents.

Setting boundaries with a cancer-stricken parent. NTA

Commenter supports OP and criticizes father.

Choosing Sarah over dad and mom is reasonable. NTA

Choosing between a friend and a cancer-stricken parent. NTA.

Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad’s ex. NTA’s advice.

Respectful commenter praises OP for being a stellar big sister.

Choosing between parents with cancer is tough, but NTA prevails

Commenters sympathize with woman’s difficult family situation.

Choosing between a parent and an ex? NTA, you decide.

Chosen family prevails in a tough situation.

Choosing between a partner and a sick parent – NTA

Choosing to help dad’s ex’s affair partner, NTA wins hearts

Curious about Sarah’s role in this drama? Find out here!

Commenter empathizes with OP, calls out dad’s ex’s behavior.

Empathizing with the mom in a tough family situation

Choosing between family and dad’s ex. NTA stands firm.

Woman sets boundaries with cancer-stricken mom. NTA

Choosing between a cancer-stricken mom and dad’s ex. NTA stands firm.

Commenter agrees with the poster’s actions.

Commenter not at fault in difficult family situation

Commenter’s brief and nonchalant NTA response stands out.

Choosing between toxic parents and ex, OP is NTA

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Caught in the middle of family drama: Navigating tough choices.

Stand your ground and don’t let guilt control you!

Support for OP’s kindness and advice to not accept unfair conditions.

Choosing between cancer-stricken parents, NTA keeps good relationship with Sarah

Choosing between family and love. Navigating difficult relationships.

Choosing between parents’ drama: NTA, mom blaming wrong person

Standing up to toxic parents. You go, NTA!

Choosing between parents is tough, but NTA handled it gracefully

Offer support without abandoning family. Regret is a heavy burden.

Choosing between parents with cancer. NTA wins with humor.

Commenter takes a side in family drama, calls out others