Teen Causes Chaos At Family Therapy To Avoid Spending Weekends With Her Cheating Father Following Messy Divorce

A rebellious teen’s epic showdown with her cheating dad and his affair wife.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• May 27, 2024

Life had been a roller coaster for our 15-year-old narrator (Original Poster) since her parents split up a year ago. Her dad’s swift marriage to his affair partner only made it worse.

Initially, OP flat-out refused to do weekends at her dad’s, but seeing her mom stressed with court drama made her reconsider. So, she struck a deal: her father's new wife had to stay out of her way, and she’d hide out in her room save for one obligatory ‘fun’ family activity.

These visits were anything but enjoyable for OP. Her father would pick her up and babble in the car while she sat in stony silence, then they’d all attend family therapy—where she also remained mute. 

She’d then retreat to her room, emerging only for the mandated “fun” activity before hiding away again until her mom rescued her on Sunday.

It was a nightmare, but things got a million times worse when her dad's step-kids started showing up during her weekends. The nine-year-old boy was okay, but his sister was another story; she seemed desperate for OP’s attention.

OP finally lost her patience and bluntly told the girl she didn’t care for her company. The twelve-year-old erupted into tears which her mom wasn’t too happy about.

This led to a lecture about empathy from her father, and OP retorted that if they stopped forcing her to visit, the problem would be solved—now, everyone was mad. 

Surviving her dad’s weekends was enough drama. Did OP have to deal with a clingy stepsister on top of it all?

The story in detail

A little backstory

OP’s step-sister was eager to create a cordial relationship with her. But OP told her off in a cold way

Important edit: OP decided to let out their frustration during family therapy

OP finally got her wish

We gathered some interesting reactions from the Reddit community:

“ Someday you may forgive him, or you may not. No one has the right to tell/ guilt you what that relationship should be.”

“Well maybe they should have thought about their kids before they boned each other while married to other people.”

“Speak up in the next family therapy session and tell the therapist exactly how you feel about dad and the new family.”

“They’re expecting this perfect blended family, but with zero time for you to heal.”

“ NTA. Your life has been uprooted without your consent. Of course you're angry and having a hard time adjusting.”

“It doesn't have to be you. You aren't her parent, sibling or therapist. No is a complete sentence.”

OP unleashed her inner wildcard at therapy on a weekend that was nothing short of explosive. She confronted her dad and new wife, whom she dubbed as “Cheater” and “Adulteress” respectively.

When that didn’t get her sent home, she informed her new step-sister that their cheating parents were the reason for her broken home. It was chaos.

The aftermath involved cops and a furious wife threatening divorce if OP ever stepped foot in her home again. For now, OP was back with her mom, hoping the courts grant her permanent freedom.

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Jesse