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Teenager Is Forced To Choose Between His Beloved Dog And His Family, He Chooses Dax The Dog
There are some incredibly difficult choices that we’ll have to make in our lives. Picking the partner we’ll spend the rest of our lives with. Choosing whom to save in a zombie apocalypse. And… deciding who’s worthy of your love more: your dog or your closest family members.
Redditor Rejc7929 shared a story with the AITA community about how their mom was forcing them to choose between the family dog, who meant everything to the teenager, and their mom’s new fiance, Anthony, who’s allergic.
To make things even more dramatic, Dax the dog used to be the redditor’s dad’s pet. After their father passed away, the redditor found comfort in Dax’s company even more than before. Have a read through the story below, dear Pandas, and share your thoughts on the situation.
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A teenager shared how their mom was essentially making them choose between her and her fiance and their family dog
Image credits: Susanne Nilsson (not the actual photo)
Image credits: rejc7929
What do you do when you’re forced to pick between your beloved dog and your mom’s new fiance? You try to make it work. But after the endless arguments, the tears, and missing your dog so much that it hurts, you know what you have to do. But it still hurts!
After the family gave Dax the dog to the teenager’s grandpa, who lives an hour away, Redditor Rejc7929 couldn’t bear to be without him. What’s more, their grandpa couldn’t physically take care of the dog. The solution was clear: the teenager moved in with their grandpa to be with him and Dax.
However, this caused even more tension in the family. The teenager pointed out that they consider their dog to be family, having been with them for 6 years, while Anthony, their mom’s fiance, hasn’t earned his stripes yet.
Reading in between the lines, Anthony doesn’t seem like a bad guy and even wants to be the teenager’s father figure. However, these changes are all happening much too fast for the teenager.
In fact, the story reads like a first draft of a wholesome Hollywood family movie where everyone eventually learns to accept one another for who they are.
Rejc7929, however, needed to know whether they were in the right or in the wrong, so they posted their story on the AITA community on Reddit which hands out judgment on who was to blame. Overwhelmingly, the other redditors saw the teenager as having done nothing wrong. They respected their choice.
We’re just hoping that there comes a time where everyone can be happy together and the rift in the family, between mother and child, is healed. The core issue seems to be Anthony’s allergy and there are ways to either lessen it or make it go away completely with immunotherapy.
Here’s how some of the members of the Reddit community reacted to the story and what their verdicts were
What’s your verdict, Pandas? Who do you think was in the wrong? Would you choose your dog over, essentially, your own mom? What do you think will happen next? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
What do you think ?
Carla Yvonne Noomen 4 years ago
I am 73, but I would have done the same you did.. I think you are right.. enjoy living with Dax and your grandfather, it will be a precious time to look back too when you are older, and maybe have children of your own. a dog is not a thing you throw away, he has feelings as well as humans.. and he loves you.. that is worth a lot..
Tara Brooks 4 years ago
I can’t believe what I’m reading. An eerily similar thing happened to me when I was 19. I was able to move out with my dog. My heart goes out to him because it really affects the dynamic of the relationship
Beth L 4 years ago
My cousin and her dog were kicked out by her mother during her junior year of HS. All three went to stay with her grandma, and it was the best thing ever for all of them, grandparents included.
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Truth Monster 4 years ago
If grandpa is getting where he can't handle a dog, he could probably use some household help anyway. I think the grandpa is a gem for agreeing to take on the dog and if the 17 yr old wants to live with him, I think that this could be good for all round.
Laura Dawson 4 years ago
I chose my cats over my abusive family, I see my cats as my family not my human blood sharers
AnnaBanana 4 years ago
I don't have an abusive family, far from it, but I often wonder what would happen if were forced to choose between them and my animals. My animals are my family (I'm divorced with no kids) and I would give up my life for them.
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Deborah B 4 years ago
Getting rid of your kid's pet because you have a new bf you want to move in is a d**k move. His Dad has only been dead two years. The son made the best of a bad situation - he's caring for his dog, attending school via zoom, and living with a grandparent, who it sounds like could really benefit from having the help and care. He is also avoiding what sounds like a toxic and disrespectful dynamic with the Mom and BF. OP, you are not the asshole. You are becoming a man, and making decisions that are not easy. You are still grieving for your Dad. Speak respectfully to your Mom, and her BF, but set boundries, and stand your ground. It's okay to be sad and angry. The situation sucks. Love your dog. Love your Grandfather, Cry if you need to.
Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
I was just typing something like this and saw your comment. Amen, Deborah! Nothing infuriates me more than parents who don't realize raising your child is your Only Job, not worrying about your sex life and codependent BS.
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RaroaRaroa 4 years ago
Only two years since his dad died and his mum lets someone else talk about being his new dad? Mum and her boyfriend sound pretty heartless to me. Fair enough, have a new man if you met the right guy, but don't force him into a grieving child's life.
Everything_Fubar 4 years ago
Pets over humans ALWAYS. Especially when the humans are being real pieces of s**t.
Isa 4 years ago (edited)
What his mom its doing its horrible and I can't understand why she is acting like this. Don't get me wrong, I am also a mum, single and I would like to have a partner...but I will never going to put a man above my child or my 2 cats...Animal love is unconditional and forever...and even my teennager kid is sometimes a pain in my neck, I don't have no doubts about my choices...if you want to come in you have to accept the household(take some medication for alergies). I am sorry that maybe I am sounding too harsh but that's my feelings about this kind of situation! I know I know...I am going to be single and die alone...
Carla Yvonne Noomen 4 years ago
I am 73, but I would have done the same you did.. I think you are right.. enjoy living with Dax and your grandfather, it will be a precious time to look back too when you are older, and maybe have children of your own. a dog is not a thing you throw away, he has feelings as well as humans.. and he loves you.. that is worth a lot..
Tara Brooks 4 years ago
I can’t believe what I’m reading. An eerily similar thing happened to me when I was 19. I was able to move out with my dog. My heart goes out to him because it really affects the dynamic of the relationship
Beth L 4 years ago
My cousin and her dog were kicked out by her mother during her junior year of HS. All three went to stay with her grandma, and it was the best thing ever for all of them, grandparents included.
Load More Replies... Truth Monster 4 years ago
If grandpa is getting where he can't handle a dog, he could probably use some household help anyway. I think the grandpa is a gem for agreeing to take on the dog and if the 17 yr old wants to live with him, I think that this could be good for all round.
Laura Dawson 4 years ago
I chose my cats over my abusive family, I see my cats as my family not my human blood sharers
AnnaBanana 4 years ago
I don't have an abusive family, far from it, but I often wonder what would happen if were forced to choose between them and my animals. My animals are my family (I'm divorced with no kids) and I would give up my life for them.
Load More Replies... Deborah B 4 years ago
Getting rid of your kid's pet because you have a new bf you want to move in is a d**k move. His Dad has only been dead two years. The son made the best of a bad situation - he's caring for his dog, attending school via zoom, and living with a grandparent, who it sounds like could really benefit from having the help and care. He is also avoiding what sounds like a toxic and disrespectful dynamic with the Mom and BF. OP, you are not the asshole. You are becoming a man, and making decisions that are not easy. You are still grieving for your Dad. Speak respectfully to your Mom, and her BF, but set boundries, and stand your ground. It's okay to be sad and angry. The situation sucks. Love your dog. Love your Grandfather, Cry if you need to.
Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
I was just typing something like this and saw your comment. Amen, Deborah! Nothing infuriates me more than parents who don't realize raising your child is your Only Job, not worrying about your sex life and codependent BS.
Load More Replies... RaroaRaroa 4 years ago
Only two years since his dad died and his mum lets someone else talk about being his new dad? Mum and her boyfriend sound pretty heartless to me. Fair enough, have a new man if you met the right guy, but don't force him into a grieving child's life.
Everything_Fubar 4 years ago
Pets over humans ALWAYS. Especially when the humans are being real pieces of s**t.
Isa 4 years ago (edited)
What his mom its doing its horrible and I can't understand why she is acting like this. Don't get me wrong, I am also a mum, single and I would like to have a partner...but I will never going to put a man above my child or my 2 cats...Animal love is unconditional and forever...and even my teennager kid is sometimes a pain in my neck, I don't have no doubts about my choices...if you want to come in you have to accept the household(take some medication for alergies). I am sorry that maybe I am sounding too harsh but that's my feelings about this kind of situation! I know I know...I am going to be single and die alone...
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