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  @barbaragarb94538 сағат бұрын

  Oh, it's nice! I like the text to speech voice, it sounds actually real.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  I’m glad you like it ❤️

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  @Stevensenegal2229 сағат бұрын

  The pick me dance to make a cheater love you. They just aren't capable of love. There is no being the perfect partner to make a cheater love you.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  That’s kinda make sense

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  @olivia588614 сағат бұрын

  This is one of the rare reddit Stories where everyone got a happy ending. Glad for everyone

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yep so glad for the happy ending ❤️

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  @EasyTaless15 сағат бұрын

  Your story is incredibly intense and moving. It’s understandable why you’d hesitate to reconnect with your family after such a traumatic experience. How are you coping with everything now? Are you getting any support or help to reintegrate into society?

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Hopefully OP get every support that he needed

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  @Goofyloofy119 сағат бұрын

  Do NOT TAKE BACK TRASH HE WILL ONLY DO IT AGAIN ONCE A CHEATER ALWAYS A ONE

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Truth ❤️

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  @JayXiong76221 сағат бұрын

  "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb."

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Say less ❤️

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  @TheDemonsReflection22 сағат бұрын

  Frankly the reconciliation feels more like the parents are trying to make themselves feel better more than anything else.. it's like they think If they can get their sons forgiveness and just never mention it again,then they don't have to take accountability for the fact they left him to rot. People who never doubted their son, don't ignore him when he needs help.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yep couldn’t agree more ❤️

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  @spoopyoz306123 сағат бұрын

  Op is not entitled to forgive them if they don’t want to. Even if they get on their knees and apologize, no one is entitled to extend their hand to reconcile. Sometimes the hurt is too deep and the relationship is beyond repair and honestly that’s ok. And with that said if they’re so worried about their damn reputation with op sharing the story of what THEY did, they’re not truly sorry. They’re just trying to act like nothing happened to save their own skin by trying to play family again.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yes 100%, thank you for the wise words❤️

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  @Annay56gh23 сағат бұрын

  Omg how mad u got u shouldn’t have seen

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yepp, he shouldn’t

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  @robertherridge7758Күн бұрын

  I desperately need an update for this story!!!!

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pzКүн бұрын

  stay tune and I'll let you know when the update is out mate

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  @dmr4450Күн бұрын

  Your family members are very unfair to you. They are not thinking about your feelings at all. Plus they are projecting their issues onto you. This makes me question if they are worth keeping in your life.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yep, the dillema though

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  @valeriewilleto5583Күн бұрын

  Honey, you dont need that toxicity in your life. Keep moving forward and wishing you much success! 😊

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  So true! Thank you ❤️

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  @onionbits7466Күн бұрын

  Honestly if Sam already betrayed OP he has no way to be sure Sam's not trying to destroy his new business. I think he should cut his losses and let Sam fail by himself.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 сағат бұрын

  Yepp 100% let Sam taste his own med

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  @natecar1Күн бұрын

  Once a cheater always a cheater. Also "they" makes this story ridiculous.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 сағат бұрын

  Yep I agree with you

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  @natecar1Күн бұрын

  What an idiot this lad is.

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  @user-vm2vm2og9hКүн бұрын

  I think his parents should also not just go to therapy but do a bit of research into it as well. They won't need to go and get diplomas and all, but i think they may need further knowledge in order to act appropriately to having a family member who is one. Not only to not treat them as their own therapist, but what kind of support would be professionally acceptable and not. Other than that op seems to have a good grasp on the situation so to speak, so i doubt they'll have any issues of the sort regardless.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 сағат бұрын

  What a great opinion, thank you ❤️

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  @orangefur825Күн бұрын

  OPs parents are idiots if they cannot see he is being professional in not being THEIR shrink because he will ALWAYS project his view either consciously or subconsciously and they need a neutral party in their mental healing

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 сағат бұрын

  Yep 100% OPs parent fault

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  @orangefur825Күн бұрын

  they didnt LOSE YEARS of their lives because of a mistake, OP did NTA for not wanting to connect with them immediately

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 сағат бұрын

  Thankyou for your kind words

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  @evanmurphy4632Күн бұрын

  the over zealousness to use convictions to push prosecutors careers forward needs to be curtailed with consequences that match the harm done for convicting an innocent man. they should serve the time that the innocent man spent, that way they will be more earnest in their work, knowing that failure to perform the job of making sure justice is served, in carrying out the spirit of the law, will land them facing the same price they made those who they worked so hard to put in prison rather than working hard to see justice is done.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 сағат бұрын

  Thank you for your wise words ❤️

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  @phillipschwoerke83742 күн бұрын

  Just stay NO Contact. Home boy could go psycho on you again. Block them on everything.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pzКүн бұрын

  100% agree

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  @barnettmcgowan89782 күн бұрын

  One false accusation doesn't justify another. I would tell him that I wouldn't even consider meeting with him until he told everyone what he did. After that I'd decide if I want to talk with him to hear him out. I highly doubt that I would forgive him, because his actions were so heinous.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz2 күн бұрын

  Thank you for your opinion!

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  @opentoopen2 күн бұрын

  Someone explain to me. How does a therapist having a therapist work.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz2 күн бұрын

  Since has therapist license?

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  @opentoopen2 күн бұрын

  @@CupOfTales-cw9pz no i mean needing a therapist for his healing. how does that work? it's like a doctor needing another to prescribe medicine to a known illness.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz2 күн бұрын

  I think the OP decide to pursue a therapist field after being inspired by one

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  @opentoopen2 күн бұрын

  @@CupOfTales-cw9pz at one point in the story he said "my therapist".i have to repeat the vid to get the timing, maybe later

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  @user-vm2vm2og9hКүн бұрын

  Therapists can have therapists just as a doctor can go to the doctor Would be very wrong to self diagnose issues and such and get a proffessionals 3rd persons view and perspective on matter attaining to one's self

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  @tabicat.puccino74252 күн бұрын

  DONT FORGIVE THE CHEATER

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz2 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the advice

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  @PauletteEdwards-wz7pt3 күн бұрын

  Never mix family with business. It never ends well. Stand your ground and do what is best for you and you alone. Family support is a two way street. You said they never supported you or your dreams. It is one thing to be proud of you, but another to think they are entitled to anything you have accomplished. Live well and live free. Do whats in your best interest...perhaps if they had shown even the tiniest intrest your formative year, you would be inclined to help them. But at last they choose your siblings and ignored you. Be proud of yourself. Be strong. Live your life to the fullest.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz3 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the wonderful advice❤️

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  @gingercat61284 күн бұрын

  How large was the compensation? Chances are the family just want a piece of it.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  we dunno, but maybe you are right

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  @untiedshoelaces25884 күн бұрын

  Mama's a typical member of the feminazi. She's not there for the struggle, but will destroy everything and everyone to participate in the rewards. She's not much of a parent, but a damn good actress in order to get back into the life of her successful daughter.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  I’m just glad OP didn’t enter villain arc

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  @dwaynekitchens64734 күн бұрын

  I went through similar situations and experiences when I went to prison. I had family members and so-called friends turn their backs on me. I also had a small group that went above and beyond for me. I still cherish those people till this day. I cut off every single person who cut me off and I have never been happier! I now know that the people in my life love me for me! And that they only want the best for me. I, in return would do anything in my power to protect and provide anything in my power to help those people. I now know what unconditional love and loyalty means. So I strive to continue my life on the right path to not take for granted the love and support they gave me. I honestly don’t regret cutting people out of my life. They cut me off first. I’m just respecting their wishes.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  What a great way of thinking, thanks for sharing!

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  @dwaynekitchens64733 күн бұрын

  Thank you. The people in my life motivate me to be the best version of myself that I can be. That’s real family. Blood or not. I want the best for them, they want the best for me.

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  @usgatlas20854 күн бұрын

  I think the worst part is that there is a possibility of OP spirailing out of control and ironically heading back to prison and the reason will be his family letting him down again. They already accepted the fact he's a "criminal" and they dont "need the embarrassment". 🦆 These people.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  Yep it’s possible

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  @mazharimam68274 күн бұрын

  This is a horrible family. Prison is a hellscape and there is constant threat of violence, both physical and sexual. He was an innocent man trapped in that cage - I have no idea what he endured and don't even want to know. They let him fester there without visiting all because of some sense of wretched "pride". The sister is less at fault but quite callous too. It's his family and life and I'm happy he wanted to mend those ties but I would have swiftly severed all ties and moved far from them. He is never going to be able to reestablish good relations with his family to the point these things are in the rear-view mirror. The best he can do is to be on once-a-month phone calls and holiday get-togethers, for the sake of his own sanity. The law on the other hand should be giving him at least $3 million for every year he was wrongly imprisoned plus full healthcare coverage and tossing everyone from the detectives to the prosecution to the judge and jurors behind bars for their twisted role in ruining his life. His youth is finished, it cannot get worse than this. And yes, it's harsh retribution and it should be - it would force courts to walk on eggshells when it comes to pronouncing sentences on the lives of people who pass through the system.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  100% he deserve those compensation at the very least

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  @Karen_thatbish4 күн бұрын

  I’m not sure I’d give my family another chance. What happened to you happened & they need to acknowledge that. It’s unbelievably selfish of them to say they’re victims too because while they are in a way they were not the ones who lost over 10 years of their life & now have to start their life completely over. I’d probably forgive them for myself not them & go LC because I’m not sure that I could ever trust them again. I’d definitely build my own family tho. You know the saying, You can’t pick your relatives so choose your friends wisely. Other than that I hope you are able to sue the state for your stolen life because what happened to you is a travesty & I’m so very sorry that happened to you.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz4 күн бұрын

  Yep couldn’t agree more

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  @georgegarvey73385 күн бұрын

  He should repair himself before he can have any repaired relationships.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  good point here

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  @georgegarvey73385 күн бұрын

  @@CupOfTales-cw9pz thank you.

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  @glorysonsaji5 күн бұрын

  I think he and his family should stay in therapy He really needs to ask his family why they abandoned him and they ask for his forgiveness he should also keep distance with his family so that he doesnt spiral

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  thanks for the advice there

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  @glorysonsaji5 күн бұрын

  @@CupOfTales-cw9pz so did I win🤣🤣

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pzКүн бұрын

  the winner will be announced pretty soon, hope our team pick the best one, stay tune!

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  @191_keshavmishra95 күн бұрын

  Nice engagement farming, i think its okay to not have any opinions in some matters

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  @opentoopen5 күн бұрын

  this story seems like someone took the title( basic revenge story) and tried to think of the most stereotypical aspect of it. the stereotypical bullying, i just can't believe this one. but to be fair. the addiction is in the end his choice. just as he couldv gotten addicted after getting a scholarship. or maybe after he became a famous nfl player. it couldv happened at any time and ruined his life. he may have changed and regretted his past actions but that doesn't excuse his past actions. most criminals in prison regret their actions either cause morals kicked in or because they are in prison. the op did the right thing by reporting it, the fact he was getting bullied is just more reason to do so.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  sounds cliche indeed, but hopefully OP got the best outcome

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  @stu_1e5 күн бұрын

  I admire this guy's willingness to reconnect with his family, and I don't think it's impossible, but it will be really difficult. My main criticism of the family is that they only seem to want to love him when loving is easy enough, which strikes me as conditional love. It's kinda telling that they seem to focus more on their own struggles rather than OP, who's the real victim in all of this, and it's unfair of them to say he's punishing them when they're the ones who killed the relationship. I wouldn't say that makes them bad people--only human--but it is on the family to work on that. I think that while it would be good for OP to heal from his hurt and rebuild some kind of relationship with his family, at least some space from his family is needed for OP; he doesn't owe them anything, and given that they couldn't stick it out with him when things got tough, his independence is a good thing. And definitely also work on building new relationships which are unaffected by the stigma and trauma of the false arrest and subsequent abandonment.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  it was indeed unfair and OP deserve better, thanks for the great advice

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  @danielcrawlson11745 күн бұрын

  Hes lost so much time why waste anymore on a challenging family that cast him out and disowned him over armed robbery that still get uncomfortable over their son being a wrongly imprisoned jail bird. This is a f'ing joke what happens if something else goes wrong theyll drop him like a sack of sh!t he needs to get the f away from them, being alone isnt the worse i use to think it was but im 33 and being surrounded by people that arent for you is far worse go and start your own family and be the dad your dad should have been.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  thanks for sharing those words man, I hope OP read this and helped him

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  @tradepediaus7975 күн бұрын

  NTA. Your cousin's false accusation of SA caused immense pain, and your family’s abandonment was a huge betrayal. It's understandable that you’re wary of their sudden attempt to reconnect after nearly a decade. Your family's actions shattered your trust. Even if they now realize their mistake, you’re under no obligation to forgive them or let them back into your life. If you do decide to hear them out, set clear boundaries and ensure they acknowledge their wrongs without making excuses. Prioritize your well-being and consider seeking therapy to help process the trauma. You don't owe them anything, and protecting yourself from further harm is perfectly valid.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  thanks for your valid opinion!

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  @picklerick49445 күн бұрын

  Nah, you don't need this 'family'

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  fair point lol

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  @Samuel-qc7kg5 күн бұрын

  Nah bro, I think OP is taking his suspicions too far with no evidence other than speculation. I think revenge will not help him, it will only ruin his own life, Alex and his daughter and possible wife. At the same time, I dont think he should meet up with him, since Alex can accuse him again of molesting his daughter this time. It may sound cynical, but OP has gone through enough to risk it in my opinion.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  yep, but the dilemma tho, anyway thanks for your great advice!

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  @opentoopen5 күн бұрын

  well the only reason he got this thought is because of his trust issues. it is certainly a possibility. since you considered the possibility of alex trying to ruin his life again. you need to consider the possibility that he is indeed messed up in the head. and ignoring that would be the wrong thing to do.

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  @matttillman74305 күн бұрын

  06:39 Many Reddit readers would surely advocate OP dump his family and "move on." But that would just leave broken relationships in your past, and those tend to multiply when people think "moving on" is better than fighting demons. It just becomes easier and easier to "move on." OP's family didn't betray him, they merely abandoned him. There's a difference.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  yes you got a point there

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  @teresarayburn45015 күн бұрын

  with what has happened, it would be rehashing old wounds if you go back to them. It would be a sign of defeat if you did that. If you decide to go forward and leave what happened in the past, you will grow more., and get stronger. Stay with the therapy and go slowly in fixing yourself. You may not be able to get back with them at all, It may be more sensible to leave family behind and start with new connections and beginnings.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  thanks for your sensible advice!

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  @kendon51755 күн бұрын

  How can you be ashamed of your son who was wrongfully convicted? That makes no sense at all. He did not commit a crime, yet, his family abandoned him. They should be ashamed. OP needed them the most and they abandoned them. They should be ashamed.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  they should, OP got half of his life in a hell

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  @user-ke4xp1jh6y5 күн бұрын

  So they were embarrassed by OP being in jail.OP should tell them he is embarrassed by a family that would turn their backs and lie about him.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pzКүн бұрын

  that's make sense

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  @WildKat255 күн бұрын

  The fact that his parents and sister BLAME HIM as though he committed the crime, view that he should grateful to be part of the family, and feel like he is punishing them for their purposeful abandonment of him is WILD. Honestly, his family should be much more repentantive to his suffering by their hands. The fact that his family "tries" to support his advocacy efforts proves that they really don't care about his past trauma and suffering, and they want to immediately play "happy family" as though something terrible didn't just steal more than a decade of his life and their own abandonment of him. If I was the guy, I would have WAY more stipulations for his family to follow if they want him back in their lives. He doesn't need the stress of trying to make a life for himself and coddle his family's wounded pride, especially when they stabbed him in the back and left him to rot in prison for a crime he never committed.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  yep they should do OP better, poor guy

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  @michaeloverton045 күн бұрын

  Take the high road, but don't try to reconcile. Get some sort of written proof or a recording where he admits his wrongdoing, and the deal he offered. This isn't even to hold it over his head, but rather gauge what his plans/intentions from his reaction. If he doesn't even bat an eye, is thankful that you accepted at all, or something along those lines, then you do what you can to unfuck the situation there. If he's reluctant for it but goes through, than you fix it, but now you shouldn't feel like a jerk if you decide to hold it over him. If he denies it, don't bother. He lied about changing his ways, and just doesn't want his legacy tarnished. Although you should probably let him know that your offer will stand, so long as that condition is met before you start work.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  that was some great advice right there, OP should read this

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  @kalcibone5 күн бұрын

  It isnt fair. They want to wash away their own crimes. They Abandoned you, lied about you, and are -demanding- you lie about it. Honestly? Tell them you do not love or trust traitors and betrayers. They abandoned you for their own comforts. Go online and write your story; make it so EVERYONE knows what everyone did. Unless you signed an NDA, they cant stop you from telling truth. Heck sell your story to some news and ask for help from groups willing to help you get used to everything new, and anything important you missed. But do -not- let the family off. Tell them they need to prove themselves being family again, that they lost their son when they abandoned him to hell. And do not hold back, you survived the hell. You cant get the time back, but -you and ONLY you- can choose when its time to forgive.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  woahhh, that's some extreme idea right there, but I like it lol

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  @mimiwhite19635 күн бұрын

  I dont think you should be the one making the effort. You were innocent but your father thinks you should be grateful they reached out? And they were traumatized? Wow just wow. They should have been your strongest advocate, fighting to prove your innocence and for your freedom. Instead they ghosted you. They have proven they do not have your back when it counts. The real question you should ask yourself is why would you want people whose love and support is conditional in your life? My advice focus on moving forward and create your own family who have your back and truly love you. It is rather meaningless now that you are out to cry and talk about family now. Since your sister was young I give her a partial pass but your parents are a big no. They are not worth the turmoil and pain they cause you. You can not make up for abandoning someone for 12 years and if you were still in jail they would not have reached out.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  that's it, I hope more parent has a mindset like yours out there

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  @axlejohnson91565 күн бұрын

  It would seem to me that OP has to look logically at this issue. What exactly does OP have to gain from reconnecting after they abandoned OP. OP's family wasn't there for him when he needed them the most and left OP to deal with this trauma alone. Now that OP is out without the help or support of his family. They now want to reconnect when the heavy lifting is done, and to make matter worse. The family doesn't want to be honest with others about what happened to their son, because it will cause them to suffer and be uncomfortable. Not once considering how uncomfortable that jail cell was. What exactly does OP have to gain. A lot more heartache, that's what. OP would be so much better off moving to a new city and make a fresh start free from all the extra baggage the family brings to the table. No need to precede each family event with an explanation about OP's absence. Just move on and start fresh. OP's family isn't helping OP heal at all. They are constantly going to open old wounds. Always making OP feel uncomfortable and in a spot light. Unless, I missed something. OP's family doesn't bring anything to his life that can't be replaced in a new town with new friends and a new job. I have seen nothing in this story to indicate otherwise.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  that's kinda make sense, OP definitely should read this, thanks for your input!

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  @opentoopen5 күн бұрын

  there are always two sides to the story. from the op's pov, the family abandoned him. but from his parent's pov it really is a huge weight to carry that stigma of a son in prison. especially after 12 years and not really proving himself innocent. i wouldn't be surprised if they doubted his innocence after the first few years. they also can't just mention that their son is a criminal, as he would be also considered a taboo in the their circle to bring up their son, exactly what they wanted to avoid. the decision he comes to is dependent on how much he hates his family's actions and how much he needs his family back. i can only assume that he has a huge lack of emotional support especially due to his trust issues which is why he decided to forgive them.

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  yep kinda agree, we don't really know how's the parent struggle with the stigma

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  @ogxh00185 күн бұрын

  With situations like these, you have to look it objectively rather than emotionally. The objective question is: can you justify their actions and what they said over the 12 years and where were they when you were in jail? From here we can get a tally of the score,: -they all (i assume) stuck by him through the court process - the visited him for the first 5 years in prison -they believed in his innocence - they abandoned him after 5 years - the parents lied to people about where he was -they forbade the sister from mentioning him -they were all embarrassed about having a son in jail -Op had to fight for his own freedom -Op had no one waiting for him when he got out -Op had to fend for himself while he got back on his feet -no one check on op to see if he had any where to go when he got out, so for all they could have known, he was homeless -they only contact him now when he's stable - the family is gaslighting him into rug sweeping their actions - dad and mom are acting like it's a privilege that they are even contacting him - sister is trying to put the situation on op and bring her kids into the mix to guilt trip op into rug sweeping - they all moved on and don't want op to confront them with what they did. With all this in mind, Op CAN'T and SHOULDN'T forgive or be in contact with his family ever again. Op had to drag himself out of the hole someone else put him into with 0 support and his family is only coming around now that he is out and trying to make him play nice and act like they didn't abandon him for 7+ years. So in their eyes, it's not their problem and he has to deal with losing a decade of his life and the trauma that comes with it himself so they don't have to deal with the fact they not only left a family member, whom was innocent(they knew that) rot in jail, they also have to confront front the fact they left him homeless when he got out and they don't want to do that. They want to sedate their own guilt at Op's expense. Op would be a fool to let people like that back into his life. Some things you shouldn't ever forgive or forget

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  @CupOfTales-cw9pz5 күн бұрын

  holy your advice is one of the best, hopefully OP or someone that is in similar situation could use your wonderful advice, thanks!