At 16, she became a mom and raised her daughter alone after her ex-boyfriend left. Now, with a wonderful fiance, she is considering adoption for her daughter but her ex-boyfriend wants back in. Is she the a**hole for not letting him? Read the full story to find out.
Mother Refuses to Let Absent Father Back in Daughter's Life
Young mother stands strong against absent father's return ❤️
Strong single mother denies deadbeat dad access to daughter ❤️
Loving fiance embraces daughter, absentee father has no chance ❤️
Stepfather-to-be prepares to adopt daughter, bringing family closer ❤️
Rejected father tries to reconnect with daughter, but mother refuses.
Family pressures mother to reconcile with absent father for daughter's birthday
Judgmental Redditers weigh in on absent father situation 🤔
Teenage mother stands strong against absentee father 🤰🏻
Father leaves daughter again, leading to fiance's adoption. 💔
Single mom left waiting at restaurant for absent father 👨👧
Single mom defends parenting amid CPS threats 🤱🏻
Single mom refuses to let absent father back in daughter's life
Being a single mom is hard, and being a single teen mom is even harder. But for this 23-year-old mother, raising her daughter on her own was worth it. When her ex, Jake, left her after finding out she was pregnant, she made the decision to raise her daughter alone.
Fast forward eight years, and her fiance is now asking to adopt her daughter. But when Jake comes back into the picture, asking to see his daughter, the mother refuses to let him back in. Despite her family and friends pressuring her to let him see her, she stands by her decision. Is she in the wrong in this situation?
Read on to find out what happened when Jake finally got a chance to meet his daughter, and how the mother's fiance is now going through with the adoption process.
Seek legal advice to establish parenting and child support agreement. 🤝
Daughter's family comes first over absent father's infertility. NTA 🙌
Including the daughter's opinion in visitation could prevent confusion later 😊
Consider legal advice before absent father enters your daughter's life ✍️
Cut toxic family out and start adoption papers, NTA 👋🏼
Complicated family dynamics. What does the daughter want?
Supportive comment shows understanding of mother's decision 👍
Putting your child's interest first is NTA, but consider long-term.
Bio dad wants back in daughter's life, but mother refuses
When family relationships go wrong 😞
A chance for the father to meet his daughter, NTA 🤝
Single mother reflects on absent father's sudden interest in daughter.
Setting boundaries with absent biodad. NTA, daughter's choice.
Set boundaries and demand he pays child support before visitation
Legal action for visitation? Stepdad adoption might be best solution.
Absent father must pursue legal channels if sincere about daughter.
Protecting her daughter: NTA comment shuts down absent father's return
Protect your child's future. Lawyer up and seek legal advice.
Father absent for 8 years, NTA for refusing contact 👍
Commenter thinks someone is being an a**hole 👀
Don't let anyone guilt you into letting a deadbeat dad back.
Protecting her daughter from an unstable father. NTA 💪
Protect daughter's emotions, not ex's ego. Let her decide future. 🚫👨
Sneaky solution suggested to help absent father dilemma. NTA 👍
Not the a**hole, but why? Tell us the story 🤔
Infertility doesn't define parenting. Fiancé wants to adopt daughter.
Single mother struggles with letting absent father back into daughter's life
Stand up for your family and cut out toxic influences ⚔️
Demanding child support: 💰💰💰 or no contact 👋
Don't let your pride deprive your daughter of a father 👨👧❤️
Legal help needed! Dad may have rights to see child 🙏
Legally abandoned after 8 years? NTA, keep protecting daughter 🛡️
Father wants back in daughter's life after accident, NTA refuses
Protecting daughter from absent father. NTA 👍
Slowly introducing him back with therapist's help for daughter's sake 💕
Daughter deserves to know her father. ESH for not compromising. 🙄
Infertility doesn't excuse absent father, commenter is NTA 👍
Honesty is key - NTA for not wanting absent father back 👍
User defends mother's decision to not let absent father back in.
Strong single mother stands up for daughter's well-being. 💪
As the legal guardian, you're NTA for not letting him in but consider letting your daughter choose. Adoption is great, talk to your daughter and reassure your fiancé. 👍
Cooperating with absent father for daughter's sake is important 👍
Protecting her from a 'prop' father. NTA.
One comment shuts down absent father's hopes. 💥
Single mother stands her ground in protecting her daughter 👊
Get a lawyer and protect your daughter. NTA 👍
Mother justified in keeping absent father out? 🤔
Engage your child in the decision but stand your ground! 👩👧
Debate over absent father's return for the sake of daughter.
Father wants back in daughter's life - commenter suggests custody battle
Give the father a chance to prove his commitment ❤️
Father wants daughter back only because he's infertile. NTA.
Balancing tough love and second chances 💔⏰
NTA. Biological father must pay child support before any visitation.
Commenter advises setting boundaries and seeking legal guidance
NTA. Father wants to be involved only after 8 yrs? File for full custody with child support. 💪
Fiancé is the dad, you're NTA. 💯
Fiancé adoption prevents parental rights, but daughter's choice is important ❤️
Demanding back child support may solve the absent father issue 🤔
NTA. Your daughter has the best dad in the world! 🥰
Protect your daughter's best interests. Seek legal advice first.
User calls out mother's parental alienation, warns of future consequences. 😡
Commenter calls out manipulative family in absent father dispute 💥
NTA. Child's well-being should be top priority. Ignore family blackmail.
Prioritizing daughter's feelings is essential. Have an open conversation 🗣️
Clear cut case of NTA. Sperm donor ≠ father 👍
Protecting her family from absent father. 🚫👨👧👦
Daughter's opinion matters. Get child support before letting father back.
Setting boundaries with family - uninvited for a year 🚫🎉
Absentee father gets called out for conveniently wanting back in 🤔
Protective mother prioritizes daughter's well-being over absent father's return ❤️
Consider daughter's opinion before making a decision. 🤔
Username steals the show with clever comment 👏
Supportive comment applauds mother's decision to prioritize her family ❤️
Keep the party a secret from absent father 👀🎉
Commenter calls out parent for child abuse. 😱
Clear NTA response to absent father wanting to play house 👋
Single mom shuts down absent father's attempt to play daddy. 💪
Commenter suggests NTA verdict and cautious approach for absent father.
The importance of a child's input in finding absent parents. 👨🏻💻
Commenter relates to story, supports OP. 👍
NTA receives manipulative threats from family and friends over father's return.
Demanding 8 years of child support before reconciliation. 💰🤝
Child support first, consider impact on daughter. NTA.
Consult a lawyer to set boundaries with absent father and family.
NTA for not letting absent father back in daughter's life 💪
A suggestion to talk to daughter about father after years.