Kids, Family and AITA: Father figure

Father figure

By Anonymous - 26/08/2024 15:00 - United Kingdom - Dartford

Today, I realised my step-kids never really thought of me as their dad, given that since their mother died 7 months ago, they haven’t visited me once, don’t respond to texts, or answer when I phone them. I’ve been totally abandoned by them, even though I’ve been their stepdad over 25 years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 839

You deserved it 94

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Baby mama drama

By Anonymous - 05/05/2021 14:02

Today, I kind of wished I'd never become a stepmom. I didn't know what I was getting into. When one of the kids' moms stops making life hard, the other picks up. I love the kids with all my heart, but it's starting to hurt me. I can't give 100% because I'm reminded I'm "not their real mom." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 192

You deserved it 221

By cait - 26/08/2019 15:00 - United States - Edmond

Today, within one day of meeting me, my stepmom decided to break up with my dad. Her reason being, "I love you, but I just can’t put up with the kid." I’m 'the kid'. I’m 28 years-old. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 837

You deserved it 212

Quick turnover

By Anonymous - 05/12/2023 05:00 - United States

Today, after meeting the love of my life two weeks ago and moving him in to start our life together, my kids have run off to live with their dads. Apparently they are “not dealing with another new dad.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 56

You deserved it 2 162

Three long months

By blargerpanda - 31/08/2022 13:00 - United States - Calistoga

Today, it's been over three months since my ex and I split up. It's also been three months since I've seen my step-daughter. Being an ex-stepfather is heartbreaking. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 325

You deserved it 133

Thanks for reminding me

By Anonymous - 02/04/2022 18:00

Today, my son's school called and made a comment about only calling me because my wife didn’t answer her phone. My wife is dead. It’s in his record that his mom is dead, and yet they still tried to call her before me, because I suppose dads aren’t real parents like moms are. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 701

You deserved it 84

Confused

By anonymous - 12/12/2015 20:58 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my stepmom sat me down and told me that she doesn't think that my dad is my biological father because she hasn't gotten pregnant from him. I don't think she quite understands the concept of being a stepmom. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 363

You deserved it 2 267

Nice guys

By Anonymous - 13/06/2021 19:59

Today, having split up with my husband, I tried to plan visitation so he could visit my sons, his stepkids, only to be told he has no intention of visiting kids that aren’t actually his, and that now we’re divorced they're entirely my problem and good riddance. FML

I agree, your life sucks 692

You deserved it 1 208

By SkeetinKeaton - 05/06/2013 15:24 - United States

Today, I let my step-father know exactly what I thought of him. After a few moments of awkward silence, he leaned towards me and quietly whispered, "Well you're adopted. Your parents never loved you." FML

I agree, your life sucks 59 047

You deserved it 14 521

FOMO

By Brian - 18/06/2024 05:00 - United States - Prospect

Today, it's Fathers Day. Both of my adult daughters called me… from their stepfather's house. FML

I agree, your life sucks 374

You deserved it 164

Runaway

By Anonymous - 21/06/2022 08:00 - United States - North Providence

Today, it's been 6 months since I last heard from my kid's mother. That's abandonment where I live. I don't know what to do. FML

I agree, your life sucks 885

You deserved it 917

JIMMY2CHAINZ_84 2

Monday 26 August 2024 18:57

maybe they’re still grieving. everyone grieves differently.

GoogieWithers 22

Monday 26 August 2024 19:24

I am sorry that you are alone. If you have been in their lives for so long, every time they see you, they will subconsciously expect to see their Mum.

Comments

JIMMY2CHAINZ_84 2

Monday 26 August 2024 18:57

maybe they’re still grieving. everyone grieves differently.

GoogieWithers 22

Monday 26 August 2024 19:24

I am sorry that you are alone. If you have been in their lives for so long, every time they see you, they will subconsciously expect to see their Mum.

Wadlaen 23

Monday 26 August 2024 22:37

Well, if their actual dad is still alive and available, I understand why they haven't thought of you as their dad, at the same time I'm struggling to understand why they cut all contact, assuming you've made an effort to be a loving and caring step dad for them.