On June 1, 2022, an anonymous female narrator turned to the “AITA” subreddit to pen her story. The woman, who was in her 40s, had an 18-year-old daughter, B, who had been very close to her father during her younger years despite her parents breaking up before she was born.

However, their relationship took a turn when she turned eight, and her father got married, after which he became distant and eventually abandoned her for his new family. This abandonment had a significant impact on B, leading to rebellious behavior. Despite her struggles, B attended therapy and seemed to be coping well.

Why Was the Woman Upset?

B had not seen her father since she was 12, and he spoke to her only a few times a year, making empty promises of rekindling their relationship. Despite this, B and her mother shared a strong bond, often doing everything together. B even referred to her mother as her “best friend,” indicating the closeness between them.

B left for college, cutting off contact and refusing to communicate.

As B’s graduation approached, the woman felt excited about the event. However, a week before the graduation party, B approached her mother and shared her intention to invite her father and his son to the celebration. The ultimatum given by her father was that the woman could not attend the event if he were to come.

Feeling hurt and betrayed, the woman expressed her anger toward B, stating that she felt unforgivably betrayed. B, in response, explained that she wanted her father to be a part of her milestone moments, just as her mother had been present for many of them. This disagreement escalated into a heated argument between them.