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Woman Excludes Parents From Pregnancy Reveal After They Secretly Got Rid of Her Beloved Childhood Cat and Lied About It

by Jesse

Some stories tug at our heartstrings and yet leave a lingering sense of betrayal. One example is the tale of our narrator (Original Poster), who stumbled upon a devastating secret involving her beloved cat - a loyal companion to her for 18 years, and her parents.

OP was a proud cat mom to her feline companion, who had been a cherished family member since her toddler years. She was currently living with her partner but maintained regular visits to care for her cat.

On one of such visits, OP’s childhood home was devoid of the welcoming purr of her favorite feline furball. Puzzled, she asked her parents about her cat, but they shrugged it off with vague responses. 

This peculiar scenario repeated itself multiple times in succession before OP realized she hadn’t seen her cat in two whole months! She confronted her parents, only for her stepdad to confess that he had dropped off the cat at a shelter. His excuse? The cat was ill and old, and it was simply time.

What followed was a cascade of emotions - confusion, heartbreak, and betrayal. The couple had watched OP and her grandmother search for the cat in vain for two months, yet maliciously maintained their web of lies.

OP was deeply scarred, as she wasn’t even granted the opportunity to say goodbye. Now OP is pregnant and has decided to exclude her parents from the pregnancy announcements. 

Is her behavior justified, or is she taking things way too far?

 

Let’s dig into the details

Let’s dig into the detailsReddit.com

A little background

A little backgroundReddit.com

OP’s stepdad and mom secretly dropped her cat off at the shelter

OP’s stepdad and mom secretly dropped her cat off at the shelterReddit.com

OP has held a grudge ever since

OP has held a grudge ever sinceReddit.com

Now OP is pregnant and has decided to leave her parents out of the announcement

Now OP is pregnant and has decided to leave her parents out of the announcementReddit.com

Important edit

Important editReddit.com

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

OP’s partner seems to be a divisive factor within the family

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OP’s partner seems to be a divisive factor within the familyReddit.com

“Honestly, if they had done that to my cat, I would have kicked them out of my life for good.“

“Honestly, if they had done that to my cat, I would have kicked them out of my life for good.“Reddit.com

“NTB, but why are you even in contact with these people?”

“NTB, but why are you even in contact with these people?”Reddit.com

“They actually sound awful. The cheek of them debating if they want a second grandchild.”

“They actually sound awful. The cheek of them debating if they want a second grandchild.”Reddit.com

“You are under no obligation to tell anyone you don’t want to that you are expecting.“

“You are under no obligation to tell anyone you don’t want to that you are expecting.“Reddit.com

“I'd be a little put off if I was taking care of someone's sickly cat that pees on the laundry.“

“I'd be a little put off if I was taking care of someone's sickly cat that pees on the laundry.“Reddit.com

“Why are you still in any kind of contact with these monsters?“

“Why are you still in any kind of contact with these monsters?“Reddit.com

OP’s parents' justification for their terrible act was her cat’s ailing health, but the real motive was shrouded in secrecy. As we saw, it didn't take long for their lies to unravel. 

Interestingly, OP’s grandmother pointed out that the cat was healthy the last time she saw her. This pointed to the fact that OP's stepdad acted based on his allergy to cats over anything else.

No one blames OP for her decision. It's clear that the trust between her and her parents has been broken, and they will have to face the consequences of their actions.

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