Reddit Stories-AITAH for refusing to “bless” my dad adopting his stepdaughter?

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In this AITAH story, OP is facing family backlash after refusing to give their blessing to their father’s decision to legally adopt his stepdaughter. What others see as a positive, loving step forward has stirred up unresolved emotions, past wounds, and questions about fairness and parental responsibility.

According to OP, the issue isn’t the stepdaughter herself, but the broader context: OP’s relationship with their father, how they were treated growing up, and whether their dad fulfilled his role as a parent before choosing to formally commit to someone else’s child. Being asked to “bless” the adoption felt less like a kind gesture and more like pressure to validate choices that OP still struggles with emotionally.

Family members argue that the adoption has nothing to do with OP and that refusing support is petty or selfish. OP, however, believes they are entitled to their feelings and that emotional approval shouldn’t be demanded, especially when past issues were never addressed.

This story explores:

Whether adult children owe emotional approval for a parent’s life choices

The impact of unresolved parent–child relationships

Adoption, blended families, and complicated loyalties

The difference between acceptance and forced validation

When saying “no” is honesty — not cruelty

Reddit weighs in on whether OP is wrong for withholding their blessing, or if it’s reasonable to refuse emotional participation in a decision that brings up long-standing hurt.

Is OP obligated to support this adoption?
Or is setting this boundary justified?

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