Redditor Gets Sister Angry For Siding With His Dad Who Got A GF After A Week Of Their Mom's Death

"To be honest, it wasn't a surprise that my mom was dying. It was a matter of when."

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• January 30, 2023

Numerous conditions are encompassed in neurodegenerative disorders, and they are caused by the gradual breakdown of cells and connections within the nervous system that is vital for movement, coordination, strength, sensation, and cognition. Millions of people worldwide are affected by neurodegenerative disorders.

The majority of these complicated neurological diseases have no complete cure, but thorough, specialized care is given to help patients manage them. The OP's mom is late, and she has suffered from this neurodegenerative disease for 30 years.

The OP's father was the primary caregiver, and he took good care of her. To be honest, it wasn't a surprise that the OP's mom was dying; it was just a matter of when.

A week after the OP's mom died, the dad announced he had a girlfriend, and she has been a mutual friend of theirs for 20+ years. Everyone was shocked, and the OP's sister became very angry with their dad.

They excluded the girlfriend from their family gatherings, and every time the OP's dad talked about her, they would try to change the topic. Later on, the OP started to sympathize with the dad, as he had said his goodbyes years ago.

The OP plans on inviting the dad's GF to their birthday but doesn't know how the sister will take it. Find out what happens next as you read the full story below. 

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The OP's mom had a neurodegenerative disease for 30 years

He also told them the house was too quiet and it was very difficult for him to be alone

The OP's sister has made it very clear that she doesn't like the new GF

Here's a little update to add

Keep scrolling to read what other redditors had to chirp into the story

She has a right to be upset

This is just an impossible situation

That must have been tremendously hard on him too

Everyone's feelings are valid here

They are all adults with their own houses

Your dad needs someone to fill the void

She's just making herself look like an AH

This Redditor hopes the OP sees this from another point of view

She's begrudging your dad his last chance at a happy life

This Redditor is sorry the OP is going through this

He's a great person to have stood by his vows

As long as you're ready for the consequences of your actions

She needs time to grieve

He should be so acutely aware of that

You have to choose between your sister or your dad's GF

More power to you if you can accept the situation

Sufferers can be completely mentally aware

Emotions towards new GF and dad are understanding of all involved

Getting the new GF before your mom died

Due to the fact that time is running out, people in the OP's dad's age group prefer to act much more quickly. It's not that everyone would do such if they were in his shoes, but the circumstances are so convoluted and nuanced that we truly feel bad for everyone concerned.

We wish the OP and the family closure and mental serenity.

Maryjane