Dead-Beat Mom Resurfaces To Demand Full Elder Care From Daughter After Finding Out That She’s Now Successful

“My mom abandoned me, so she doesn't get to enjoy me taking care of her in her old age.“

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• November 29, 2023

Our narrator’s childhood was a chaotic affair. At the tender age of two, her parents split, and by six years old, OP’s mother gave up on the half-hearted attempt at mothering. 

She moved far away, remarried, and birthed a new baby —one she deemed worthy of a mother’s love.

In the wake of this, full custody was given to OP’s abusive father. From then on, it was a rollercoaster of bouts of abuse and homelessness, all while her father bounced in and out of jail.

When OP lost her dad to an overdose, her mother still refused to claim custody. Since she was old enough, she was branded a legal orphan. Luckily, a few perks came with that, like a free ticket to college. 

Gradually, OP clawed her way out of adversity, using the military as her ticket to escape a haunting past. Now happily married, she’s built a fantastic life for herself.

Just when you thought the plot couldn't get any more gripping, enter the estranged mother, breaking a seven-year silence with an unexpected olive branch.

She’s armed with apologies and a moving sob story, clamoring for reconciliation. OP tentatively forgave, but this didn’t necessarily pave the way for a conventional mother-daughter bond. 

OP and her half-sister also built a newfound connection. Over lunch one day, the topic of their mother's elderly care emerged.

OP declared her commitment to emotional support but drew the line at shouldering financial or physical responsibilities.

The half-sister was visibly upset and swiftly conveyed this startling revelation to their mom. This sparked a barrage of phone calls, desperate pleas, and emotional manipulation —all this from a woman who didn’t even care enough to raise her.

With a scornful laugh, OP hung up the phone. Her mind was set in stone, and that was that.

The story in detail

A bit of background

OP’s mom reached out to reconcile after years of being absent in her life. While OP agreed to reconcile, she isn’t keen on building a close relationship with her mom

OP made it clear to her half-sister that she has no plan of financially supporting their mom when she gets too old to cater to herself

Ever since OP’s mom has been blowing up her phone to get her to change her mind

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

“She wasn’t a mother to you when you need her, so she can’t expect to be treated like one now.“

“You owe this STRANGER nothing OP. She has only come crawling back now because she realizes she is in shit and needs your help.”

“She thought she could try and play nice just to get her grubby hands on someone who would support her financially.”

“Her apology doesn’t change the fact that she abandoned a helpless innocent 6 year old. She has had a lifetime to prepare a plan.“

The Reddit Community stands behind OP in solidarity. The reason for her ‘surprise’ reconciliation finally came to light.

With a collective nod, they emphasize that no amount of apology can mend the chasm left by years of neglect.

The digital chorus rings in encouragement, giving OP their stamp of approval. 

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Jesse