Young Woman Takes Sick Child to Mom, Ex Loses It

Imagine living with your ex and having to deal with his parenting issues. That’s the situation this 21-year-old woman found herself in. Her ex, a 28-year-old man, has a 4-year-old daughter, A, whom she adores. But one night, she came home to find A in a terrible state, and her ex was too busy playing video games to help. What happened next led to a major conflict between the two. Read on to find out the dramatic details.

Living with the Ex

Not So Great Dad

Late Night Discovery

A’s Terrible Condition

Ex Too Busy Gaming

A’s Mom Steps In

Driving A to Safety

Ex’s Furious Reaction

Grateful Mom, Confused Heroine

Update: A in the Hospital

A’s Diagnosis: Appendicitis

Escaping the Ex’s Rage ‍♀️

A’s Recovery and Custody Battle

Ex Wants Full Custody

Moving Forward

Ex Blows Up, Custody Battle Looms ‍

Our heroine’s actions might have saved little A’s life, but her ex is anything but grateful. Instead, he’s furious and still wants full custody of his daughter. ‍ As A recovers from appendicitis, our protagonist has moved out and plans to support A’s mom in the upcoming custody battle. Will justice prevail for A and her mom? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA helps sick child, calls for termination of neglectful ex’s custody

NTA, You did the right thing for the little girl

Putting a sick child’s needs first is more important than gaming

Supporting grandma for custody

Commenter believes OP is not the a**hole

Dump the selfish ex ASAP. NTA, wishing you luck!

Ex prioritizes game over sick daughter, NTA steps up

Suggesting moving in with ex’s other ex to help A

Father defends OP’s decision, calls out ex’s parenting priorities

Ex criticized, but commenter praised for child care skills

Mom praises woman for taking care of sick child.

Close call with allergic reaction, NTA for prioritizing child’s health

Woman takes action to protect neglected child from gaming dad

Compassionate woman helps sick child, stands up to trash ex

NTA gets praise for taking sick child to mom, ex criticized.

Complimenting a good Samaritan for helping a sick child

Redditor suggests reporting ex to CPS in child custody dispute

Stepping up to protect a neglected child. NTA

Ex prioritizes games over daughter, NTA for revealing truth

Forgiving OP praised for not contacting CPS in difficult situation

Putting sick siblings in your room #NTA

Supportive comment applauds OP’s actions and calls for custody change.

Commenter praises OP for helping sick child, hopes for custody change

NTA for taking child to mom; ex’s neglect needs awareness

NTA for taking care of sick child, leave toxic ex

Heartwarming reply to caregiver’s actions, encouraging her maternal abilities

Stand up for yourself and your child against neglectful ex

Heartfelt gratitude for caring for child when no one else would

Bold suggestion sparks no replies in controversial section

Heartless ex loses it after woman takes sick child to mom

Supportive comment encourages woman to leave toxic ex

Testifying in custody hearings is crucial. NTA, you’re right.

Encouraging comment to report child abuse, with helpful advice

Protect the child and mom, kick out the neglectful ex

Dump the trash and report to CPS. Child’s safety first!

Leave him and save the child.

Redditor suggests calling CPS in tense custody situation.

Dump the ex! NTA for prioritizing your sick child.

Supportive comment encourages seeking full custody.

Dad ignores sick child for video game, ex loses custody

Ex neglects child, commenter advises to leave ASAP.

Supportive comment suggests helping mom get custody for sick child.

Don’t feel guilty for helping a sick child. Major neglect!

Comment removed due to violation of subreddit rules.

Compassionate woman helps sick child, ex chooses videogames over parenting

Parent defends mother’s actions, calls father a bad parent

Woman saves neglected child, deserves praise and support

Mom defends woman who took sick child to mom, ex outraged

Short and spicy! This commenter is not the a**hole.

Protecting a sick child from an unfit parent

Agree! Dump him and find someone better. ‍ ‍

Empathetic comment supports woman leaving unsupportive partner. NTA

Ex neglects child, commenter supports decision to contact mother.

Doing the right thing earns NTA judgement

Ex gets angry after woman takes sick child to mom. NTA.

Ex neglects daughter, commenter advises calling CPS for evidence. NTA.

Commenter suggests ex should be sterilized, no mercy given

Commenter sympathizes with OP and hopes ex loses custody

Stepping up as a parent when it matters most

Ex called out for neglecting sick toddler, internet agrees

NTA, you did the right thing stepping in for your ex’s responsibility and taking care of the sick child.

Mother thanks woman for saving daughter, ex disregards child’s safety.

Encouraging support for mom to file for custody

Father chooses video games over sick child, commenter calls out

Supportive comment on child custody with heartwarming advice ❤

NTA, but taking pictures for evidence would’ve helped more

NTA, you did the right thing saving a sick child

Dump the a**hole ex-boyfriend. NTA

Did calling CPS cross the line? Let’s discuss

Commenter calls out ex’s abusive behavior towards child and mother

Encouraging words and advice for a woman in a tough situation

Ex prioritizes video games over sick child, NTA takes action

Ex neglects sick child, OP praised for taking care

Supportive comment suggests testifying for mom’s custody lawsuit

You go, girl! NTA. Dump that a**hole ASAP.

Ex’s neglectful behavior exposed, NTA saves child from harm

Protecting the child from a shitty father

Taking care of a neglected child is never wrong. NTA

Mother supports woman’s decision to take sick child home.

NTA for sticking up for an abused and neglected kid

NTA, but serious situation. CPS may need to intervene ASAP

Commenter supports OP leaving dangerous ex.

Commenter advises leaving abusive ex and testifying in court.

Neglectful ex prioritizes video game over sick child

Supportive comment calls out immature ex, suggests court intervention

Commenter calls out ex’s behavior as CPS-level, NTA

Ex deemed unfit father, mom advised to seek custody. NTA