Oy family drama, need we say more? Recently, a young woman discovered that her father had allegedly been having an affair with her aunt for the last 20 years — her first thought? Turn to Reddit for advice.

On Oct. 12, the Reddit user called “Vantaed” posted the emotional take in the forum’s “Surviving Infidelity” support group. She said, “My father (towards whom I didn’t have any positive feelings even prior to that) apparently has been having affair with my godmother,” she said, clarifying that the woman, also her aunt, is the wife of her mother’s brother.

Oy family drama, need we say more?

News.com.au reported, “Vantaed” began by explaining she had been spending time with her cousins, and describes their relationships as “very close.” And the day before she took to Reddit, she claims a cousin had accidentally opened her aunt’s Facebook page and saw a “sexting” conversation between her mother and Vantaed’s father.

The lady’s cousin, quickly called her mom, who wrote off the banter as a “joke” and immediately deleted the chat.

That doesn’t look suspicious.

The next day, the “Vantaed” and her cousin read over the “God-awful sexting” conversation together (brave) and were kind enough to give the aunt a week to confess, she said, “(which she’s not going to do) and then we will show the copies first to my uncle and then my mum.”

“Honestly, what do I do?” “Vantaed” asked. “The fact that my father is capable of this did not surprise me, but I know it was heartbreaking for my cousins as they’re close with their mom (and I am as well) and I cannot even imagine how my mom would react,” she said.

“I have a 9-year-old sister and after 18 years I know my mom quite well I think, she won’t let anyone know how hurt she is and remain in the marriage for the sake of my sister,” she expressed.

She asked fellow Redditor’s to comment, “You need to tell your mom before your aunt tells your uncle. Your uncle might tell your dad [who] would be able to cover his tracks,” another agreed. “Tell her so she can plan. Tell her you support her.”

Others questioned “Vantaed” how she discovered that the infidelity had been happening for two decades, while some told her to “stay strong” for the sake of her mother.

One even said, “I am so proud of you! You have tremendous character. Your cousin too. But don’t leave this for another second, as bank accounts get emptied and money removed. You will not believe how horribly people behave not just by cheating but in all financial matters. You need to get your mother to a lawyer and counseling.” Wow.

As things developed, “Vantaed” thanked everyone for taking the time to share their opinions. She said, “We’re still trying to exactly understand what this situation is truly about (whether there was a sexual relationship or romantic one, or was it just sexting for a long time), as my aunt still claims they never slept together and I obviously know she could be lying but still, we’ve seen only some of their messages and can’t put everything together solely with that.”

We can’t make this stuff up:

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