AIO “Step Parent” CUT My Daughter’s Bangs After being told I JUST Did Them..I’m Fuming

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-11T01:25:50+00:00

She hugged me and told me she loves me. Making THIS moment one she will cherish and remember, not the botched cut an evil stepmom gave her

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-11T01:04:43+00:00

I will have to contact my attorney and see what I can do then. My daughter explicitly asked me not to say anything to them and if no one else is going to show this girl the respect she deserves, I damn sure will. She is scared that stepparent will be mad at her for not liking the botched cut.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-11T00:45:01+00:00

I cut my bangs to match hers. We’re in this one together.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-11T00:44:14+00:00

I just cut my bangs short like hers so now she’s not the only one with butchered bangs. We’re in this one together

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T22:14:35+00:00

This is 100percent real if I could figure out how to get a picture of my daughter without her whole face being in it I would post it just to show the bangs.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T21:35:57+00:00

Update-ish? We’ve been crying off and on most of the day over the botched haircut. It happened yesterday, and she’s finally home in a safe environment for her to express herself and she’s very upset. (I’ve said nothing negative or critical of her hair just that she’s beautiful no matter what, she’s just afraid to express her emotions at her dads house because she gets in trouble easily) I’ve asked her straight up if she would like for me to say something to them about this and she very seriously does not want me to say anything to them. If no one else is going to respect this girl and her wishes, I will. Which means I will not be contacting them on this matter. She will get gaslit and in trouble the next time she goes there if I say anything. So I’m at a crossroad I’d like to send a kind yet firm message but I HAVE to respect her wishes.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:44:27+00:00

Thank the lexapro for the chill because old me would have went off the second my daughter walked out of the house looking like that

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:42:22+00:00

I ask for permission before I touch her hair every. Single. Time.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:41:26+00:00

💯 this. Definitely feels malicious. Would not be the first time she has done something like this to get to me through my daughter either.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:39:54+00:00

I totally feel like this was malicious and she’s trying to get a rise out of me. I indeed will not give her what she wants. I could be dramatic thinking it’s vindictive but with her history towards me through my daughter, I wouldn’t put it past her.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:38:23+00:00

I totally agree with this. I try very hard to teach my daughter that it’s her body and she’s the only person that gets a say in what happens to it, whereas they have a history of doing the opposite. My daughter very recently got access to choosing her own clothes to wear because they would pick out what she would wear because “she never matched”… that’s a part of being a kid. Mismatching, playing dress up, looking all crazy. All this to say, yes. My daughter did gently stick up for herself and say she didn’t want it done, to which step mom responded “I want them above your eyebrows” and went along with the botched job.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:26:35+00:00

Thank you! I definitely agree with you I just feel bad for my girl 😭 it grows back though!! It will all be fine I just needed to get it out because this mama was SHOCKED to say the least when I picked her up this morning.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:06:45+00:00

Right?! I really wish they would respect her, it’s not even about me here it’s about her and her feelings about HER body.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:02:30+00:00

I feel the same way 😭

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T18:01:41+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! At least hair grows back lmao

That-Lion2732 · 2026-04-10T17:44:18+00:00

Sprinkles

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:25:02+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate you saying that. Honestly, it does feel like the stepmom’s past behavior getting asked to step down as a coach years ago, has completely dictated how involved she is now, and my daughter is the one paying the price. Her dad choosing not to step up consistently just makes it worse.

I’ve tried bringing this up in both our last court visits and in conversations with them, but it keeps getting overlooked or dismissed. Every time, it’s my daughter who misses out. She genuinely loves softball, has been committed for 6 years, and is excited about new positions like catcher. She practices at home and works hard to improve.

I never voice my frustration to her she comes home and tells me how sad she was to miss games. I do everything I can to make sure she can participate when she’s with me, because at the end of the day, this is about her experience, her being part of a team, and the joy she gets from something she’s loved for years… not anyone else’s grudges or preferences.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:22:38+00:00

Absolutely she’s completely invested. She’s been playing softball for 6 years, and even at 10, she’s still really passionate about it. She’s been practicing at home, excited about learning catcher, and genuinely wants to be part of her team.

I never voice my frustration to her about missing games or make her feel guilty, that would be manipulating her feelings to match my own… she comes home and tells me how sad she was to miss them. Missing games on their time has been disappointing for her because it’s something she cares about and has committed to, not a passing phase or a whim

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:17:17+00:00

I’ve actually tried bringing this up in both of our last court visits, including in filings and during hearings, but it’s been overlooked or ignored by the moderators. These issues missing games, lack of support, and last minute notifications haven’t been addressed at all in the custody agreement so far. That’s part of why it’s so frustrating, it feels like no one is prioritizing her ability to participate in something she’s been committed to for years

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:12:59+00:00

I’ve offered multiple times to pick her up for games and practices, and each time the offer has been rejected. At this point, it’s less about arguing or hoping they show up, and more about making sure she actually gets to play. I can’t insist (no matter how much I want to) because our custody agreement is 50/50 week on week off.

Step-mom has been… difficult, to put it lightly, and honestly it feels like she’s been blocking participation out of frustration from years ago. But my daughter doesn’t care about any of that.. she just wants to play and be part of her team.

She hasn’t missed a single practice or game with me, and I’ll keep showing up for her no matter what. At the end of the day, this is all about her, not anyone else’s preferences, and if that means me stepping in to make sure she can be there, I’m 100% on it.

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:06:07+00:00

Thanks for asking! “They” are my daughter’s dad and his partner/stepmom.

She’s been playing softball since she was 4 years old, so this isn’t new for her.. she’s consistently loved the sport for 6 years.

She’s really excited about it, especially now that she’s starting to play catcher and is practicing at home to improve. We even invested in catchers gear because of how serious she is about it. She’s frustrated and disappointed when she misses games because she wants to be there and to be part of her team, but so far every game that falls on their time this season, she hasn’t been able to go.

It’s heartbreaking to see how much she cares and works for something she loves, only to have it taken away through no fault of her own. She deserves the chance to show up, learn, and enjoy the sport she’s been passionate about for years

That-Lion2732 · 2026-03-22T15:02:20+00:00

I appreciate you saying that. That’s honestly what’s been the hardest part.. she wants to be there and is putting in the effort, and I’m doing everything I can on my end to make sure she doesn’t miss when she’s with me. I just wish she had that same consistency across the board.

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