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We need your help on this one.. Complex story about a man that didn't want to be a dad, didn't tell his parents, and now his child is coming back in his life due to his ex being sick.. lots to unpack here. 

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June Bonus Story #2 -- Didn't Tell My Parents I have a Kid..

Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guest co-host Justin. This is such a complex complex story.. we need your help on this one y'all. Show your support (much appreciated): https://www.patreon.com/TwoHotTakes Full length Audio only episodes available on all podcast platforms!

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Paula Gargan

I screamed so many times at my phone during this story. OP is nta. Yes, he could have behaved better in that very specific interaction with the kid, but why is he being forced to interact with the kid at all? The mother of the kid is an absolute asshole for completely ignoring OP's boundary, set *and agreed upon* when they found out about the pregnancy. She should have never reached out directly to his family. The family (also assholes) should never have taken the kid without first consulting with OP and letting him decide. OP does not "have to" help out, he established his position 12 years ago, he didn't want to be involved. The story that Morgan and Justin discuss about a father being angry now because the mother of his child only wanted to birth the kid but then have nothing to do with them, *that's exactly what's happening here*. Why are we saying that dad is the asshole and not going by the same rule for OP on this story?

Courtney

He’s not the asshole for not wanting it, but is the asshole for being an asshole to the child. He could babysit occasionally (it didn’t seem like they left the child with him all the time), pay them child support for a babysitter, or he COULD move out & pay them child support rather than the mother because that money is there to support the child. Enough to pay their rent & extra food (they could even apply for food stamps since they’re not working & have a dependent). He’s trying to get out of all responsibilities by saying “oh, they’ll all be homeless if I move out! & then I’ll REALLY be the asshole.” And it’ll only be a couple of years that leaving her alone would be a problem, eventually she’ll be old enough to stay home alone a couple of hours & will soon be old enough for a job & then will be an adult. Let them raise her the next few years & either stop being hateful towards her (the child doesn’t deserve that) or move out.