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Caring for elderly family members shouldn’t require permission from anyone else.

The following story is about a teenage girl who learned that her grandmother was hospitalized. Her estranged father, however, refused to let her visit her in the hospital.

Despite his instruction, she began visiting regularly with her mother and sister and reconnected with extended family.

Fearing his explosive reaction, they decided to keep the visits a secret from him.

Did she make the right decision? Let’s take a closer look!

AITA for lying to my father about visiting my grandmother?

I (16F) have, at best, a rough relationship with my father. I only see him during school holidays. Nowadays, I do not even visit him.

Two months ago, my dad’s mum had a fall. She was taken to a hospital near me.

It is states away from the rest of the family. It took two months to find out where she even was.

I had to hear from her what happened.

This teenage girl started visiting her grandmother every Tuesday and Saturday.

Since then, I asked my dad to take me to visit her. That was when he came to my state to visit her.

He has been insistent that I do not.

I started visiting last Saturday. Now, my sister and I, along with my mum, visit every Tuesday and Saturday.

I met aunts and relatives I had not seen in decades. This is because my dad has a horrific relationship with his brothers and mum.

Now, she’s wondering if she was wrong to visit her without telling her dad.

My sister and I talked about it while we were traveling to see her last Tuesday.

We agreed not to tell our dad. He is known to have blow up reactions. We did not want to deal with that.

AITA for not telling my dad I am visiting his mum in the hospital? And meeting relatives he has tried to keep me from?

When family ties are strained, it’s quite difficult to make decisions like this.

Wanting to see a hospitalized grandmother is completely understandable, especially after being kept apart.

However, I think keeping it a secret may complicate things, especially once OP’s dad finds out.

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Heide Lazaro is a veteran human-interest writer and digital culture expert with over a decade of experience in editorial strategy. Specializing in lifestyle, social dynamics, and the internet's most compelling stories, Heide has authored and published more than 10 books online. Beyond her daily reporting, she is a dedicated motivational speaker who helps audiences connect through the power of storytelling. When she isn't sifting through the web's wildest real-life drama, Heide is an avid runner, painter, and novel-enthusiast fueled by a truly excellent cup of coffee.