Woman Inherits House From Grandma, Leaves Her Senior Dad & Stepmom Homeless

In a poignant family saga, a woman with a tumultuous history stemming from her parents' divorce inherited her paternal grandmother's house. However, in a decision that stirred controversy among her step-siblings, she kept her senior dad and stepmom out of it. Continue reading to unravel the underlying motivations behind her unconventional choice.

On September 7, 2023, an anonymous female poster shared her deeply personal story on Reddit's "Entitled Parents" forum. In the past, the original poster, aged 30, had experienced a tumultuous relationship with her 64-year-old father, stemming from her parents' divorce when she was just five years old.

Her father had married the woman with whom he had cheated on her mother, and the subsequent blending of their families created an environment fraught with tension. While she was an only child, her stepmother brought four children from a previous marriage into the picture.

The Woman's Turbulent Relationship with Her Father

During her formative years, the woman spent most of her allocated time with her paternal grandparents, who lived in a different state. They offered her unwavering support and love, even intervening on her behalf during conflicts that arose within her father's new family.

Upon discovering these actions, her father reacted with anger and despair.

One particularly contentious incident occurred when her stepmother demanded equal Christmas gifts for all the children, leading to a situation where some of her gifts were redistributed to her step-siblings.

Throughout her childhood, OP found herself waiting on her mother's sofa for her father to pick her up, only to discover he was on family vacations with his new family. However, her grandparents stepped in to provide the support and guidance she needed, offering summers filled with activities like basket making, gardening, camping, and more.

At the age of 13, the woman succumbed to some form of emotional manipulation and began living with her father, resulting in limited contact with her beloved grandparents. Her grandmother's attempts to maintain contact through phone calls were often ignored, a situation that left her feeling hurt and powerless.

Years passed, and during her freshman year, she visited her father's side of the family. An incident involving her stepmother's desire to include her youngest stepsister led to a heated argument and physical altercations.

The most distressing moment was when her stepmother pushed her 74-year-old grandfather to the ground, a man who had a history of hip problems and had always been there for her. This traumatic event marked a turning point, and she decided she could never forgive her father and stepmother.

Tragically, OP's paternal grandfather had a stroke the following spring, and his health never fully recovered. He passed away in 2014, leaving behind cherished memories of the man who had helped raise her.

Upon turning 18, the woman left home for college, where she met her husband, who became a source of unwavering support and love. Her relationship with her father deteriorated over the years due to his behavior, leading her to initiate periods of no contact with him.

In December, her paternal grandmother, known affectionately as "Mammie," passed away, leaving behind a will that reflected her characteristic wit and her memory for perceived slights. "This woman never forgot a thing when she felt slighted. That also reflected in her [will]," recalled the woman.

In the will, she left OP her childhood home, a property that had been deeded to her since 2001. While her father had known about this arrangement, he appeared to harbor hope of contesting it.

Since 2012, OP's senior dad and stepmom had been living in an aging RV, and with her grandmother's passing, their living situation became increasingly precarious. In response, she took steps to secure her childhood home, changing the locks and adding security cameras. She placed her father's belongings in storage and handed over the keys to her uncle.

Upon discovering these actions, her father reacted with anger and despair. Her step-siblings contacted her, accusing her of heartlessness for keeping him out of his parents' home. When her father called in tears, she asserted her claim to the property and pointed out that her grandparents would have left it to him if they had wished.

OP reminded her dad of his past treatment of his parents and asserted her ownership of the property. With the estate almost settled, she stood firm in her decision, knowing that her father's remaining land would also bear her name on the deed. Ultimately, she expressed her preference for sharing her childhood home with her daughter, even if it meant her father might face homelessness as a result.

Redditors React

The woman's story resonated with numerous Redditors, who overwhelmingly sided with her in the comments. A commenter stated that OP's father had brought this situation upon himself, emphasizing that he prioritized his wife and her children over her. They believed that if he became homeless, it was solely his responsibility.

Another Redditor reassured OP, saying she bore no responsibility for her father's potential homelessness. They shared a similar experience with their own father and felt no remorse for his situation. A third comment challenged her father's senior status, mentioning that he could purchase his own house and supported her decision to cut ties with toxic parents.

Reflecting on the situation, another commenter noted that in life, you reap what you sow and suggested that karma had hit OP's father and stepmother hard. Lastly, someone advised seeking a cease and desist letter to deal with potential harassment from her father, stepmother, and their children in her new home.

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