Man Bans His Dad From Seeing His Dying Mom After He Seeks Divorce Because Of Making Coworker Pregnant

Leona Martinez

On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, a 25-year-old guy—let's call him the OP—shares the tough story of his parents' marriage falling apart during his mom's serious illness.

It all started when his dad suddenly announced he was in love with a younger business partner and wanted a divorce after 26 years together. The shock was even bigger because the dad's new partner was pregnant with his child.

With the divorce on the horizon, the OP had to take charge as the legal representative for his sick mom, dealing with medical stuff and tough choices.

Things got more complicated when the dad, who initiated the divorce, struggled to handle both the imminent loss of his wife and the birth of his child with the new partner.

As the mom's final days came, the situation got more intense. The OP had to decide if his dad should be allowed to see her, causing mixed opinions from friends and family. If you want to know more, keep reading.

Man Bans His Dad From Seeing His Dying Mom Source: buncherlaw.com (not the actual photo)

Let's dig into the details:

iamabadassbitch's storySource: iamabadassbitch

OP's father unexpectedly sought a divorce due to falling in love with his business partner, who later gave birth to his child

OP's father unexpectedly sought a divorce Source: iamabadassbitch

OP's mother, diagnosed with a terminal illness, was cared for by her children. The father absent during her critical moments until a plea for blood donation prompted his return

OP's mother, diagnosed with a terminal illness, was cared for by her children Source: iamabadassbitch

OP denied their father the chance to see their unconscious mother one last time before her passing

OP denied their father the chance to see their unconscious mother one last time before her passing Source: iamabadassbitch

OP's decision was supported by the entire family

OP's decision was supported by the entire family Source: iamabadassbitch

OP and his siblings have accepted the permanent loss of both parents and have no intention of pursuing a future relationship with their father

they have no intention of pursuing a future relationship with their father Source: iamabadassbitch

Commenters agrees with the OP's perspective

Commenters agrees with the OP's perspective Source: soshinysonew

The father should not experience relief for causing her pain

The father should not experience relief for causing her pain Source: stephanorga

Such actions can be considered love

Such actions can be considered love Source: LeonAvem

OP did the right thing if they believe their mother wouldn't have wanted to see him

OP did the right thing if they believe their mother wouldn't have wanted to see him Source: toesno

Commenter expresses agreement with the OP's actions

Commenter expresses agreement with the OP's actionsSource: coderedb

The mother had already changed her will, leaving everything to her children

The mother had already changed her will, leaving everything to her children Source: jekylphd

The father cannot simultaneously seek a divorce and act as a husband

OP clarifies that the father had been cheating for two years before revealing it to the mother

OP clarifies that the father had been cheating for two years before revealing it to the mother Source: RubioPaarmann

Redditor understands OP's resentment toward his father who caused his mother immense pain

Redditor understands OP's resentment Source: addictedtochips

The mother and father didn't before her passing as she was too sick, devastated, and in pain

The mother and father didn't before her passing as she was too sick, devastated, and in pain Source: RedditDK2
Ever been in a tough family spot like the OP? What would you do if you were in their situation? Drop your thoughts and share your own experiences in the comments.