Teen Rejects Emotional Pleas From Estranged Father To Help Care For His Expectant Wife During High-Risk Pregnancy

“How dare you ask for my help after abandoning your family!”

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• September 16, 2023

The bond between a child and their parents can be a fragile thing that, once shattered, could take a miracle to restore.

For our narrator (Original Poster), the chasm that had grown between him and his father stretched into a year of silence—one that had solidified due to a painful betrayal.

OP had shut the door on his father after discovering his extra-marital affair with his boss. To add salt to injury, the man brought her into their lives and made her his new wife.

Not only had the pair broken the workplace rules, but they had also shattered OP's dear mother’s heart.

The father and his then-mistress were eventually fired from their jobs. But rather than take responsibility, the man attempted to shift the blame onto OP’s mother. 

This betrayal, combined with the father's audacity in bringing his new partner into their family home, had left deep scars. OP responded with anger and rejection, refusing even to set foot inside his father's house.

Now, a year later, the scenario has taken a twist that no one could have anticipated. A voicemail from OP’s father informs him that the woman is pregnant and facing high-risk complications. Consequently, he needs OP to help care for his wife while he grinds it out at work.

OP’s response was swift and fierce—he wanted nothing to do with them, no matter the circumstances. His father pleaded once again, stating she could lose the baby, but OP stood firm in his resolve.

Now OP wonders: Is his anger justified, or is he being unreasonable in such a challenging moment in his father's life?

Scroll down to see the final verdict.

The story in detail

A little background

OP’s dad needs help in catering to his pregnant wife, but OP is in no mood to lend a helping hand

Despite the woman’s pregnancy being high risk, OP is adamant that he won’t be assisting her

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

OP’s dad is facing the consequences of his choices

“Nta. It says a lot that he is reaching out to you, a 17 year old, to help out.”

“NTA. Your father seems very selfish and manipulative.”

“I'd recommend blocking his number so he can't keep harassing.”

“You can work to forgive him for yourself, that doesn't mean you have to have a relationship.“

“Did this to himself when he went all out against your mother during the divorce.”

“I’d tell him to hire a nurse or a maid, and that you aren’t either of those things.“

Redditors overwhelmingly support OP's stance: His father made a choice and must live with the consequences!

In addition, Redditors have ruled that the father's attempt to reconnect is solely based on personal gain and not a genuine step at making amends for his wrongdoings.

OP's doors may open when his father is ready to genuinely acknowledge his crimes, but until then, any contact would be unwelcome.

What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments. 

Jesse