Even if you don’t have one right now, could you ever imagine cutting ties with your kid?

Some parents have strict ideals they want their kids to live by, and they unfortunately stick to them come hell or high water.

Yes, these people were disowned by their own parents, and these confessions explain why.

The reasons will shock you.

19. Come on parents…

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18. Maybe forgive her?

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17. Worth it!

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16. Don’t regret things like this, ever.

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15. You’ll see them eventually, and everybody will blame your parents. Guaranteed.

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14. So sorry to see stories like this.

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13. Reach out to them if you think enough time has passed. You never know…

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12. It’ll never be easy.

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11. Wow.

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10. Don’t feel guilty AT ALL.

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9. Oh snap!

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8. Jeezus… what kind of monsters disown somebody for THIS?

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7. Well, best they’re not around you and your family then.

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6. Yes. That is absolutely a shame.

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5. Grrrrrrrr….

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4. Yes. There’s no reality where a loving god would be okay with that.

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3. Wow, that came out of nowhere!

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2. Yeah, that’s a reversal I didn’t see coming.

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1. Yay!

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Listen, many parents aren’t people we trust or respect, so not having them in our lives in any meaningful way won’t hurt us.

Still, it is nice to have somebody in your corner when you need it, and a good, loving parent or parents can really help out.

What do you think?