You’re the one who threw out our daughter. I was just trying to stay out of it. Neither of them seemed to grasp that they were both equally culpable. Neither of them had shown me any kindness or support when I needed it most. The final straw for their marriage came when my mother’s sister Fay called and uninvited them from her daughter’s wedding.

The wedding was supposed to be in 2 months and my parents had been looking forward to it for over a year. I can’t have you there, Suzanne. Fead said. My daughter doesn’t want the drama and frankly I’m embarrassed to be related to you right now. What you did to Wendy was unforgivable. This devastated my mother because FA’s daughter Paige, yes, she was named after me, had always been close to her.

The idea that she was being excluded from major family events made her realize how completely she destroyed her reputation. Cheryl was having her own problems. Her friends had seen the video and were horrified. Several people had commented about how she’d acted, calling her cruel and heartless.

Her husband, Gregory, was mortified and made her write a public apology, which she posted on Facebook. But Cheryl’s troubles were just beginning. Her boss at the marketing firm, the same man she’d been having an affair with, decided to end their relationship after seeing the video. He was married with children and couldn’t risk being associated with someone who had such a negative public image.

I can’t be seen with you anymore, he told her. My wife saw that video and she’s furious. She knows we’ve been working late together and now she’s suspicious. I can’t afford to have my marriage scrutinized because of your family drama. Cheryl was devastated. She’d been planning to leave Gregory for this man, thinking he’d divorce his wife and they’d start a new life together.

Instead, he cut her off completely and was avoiding her at work. The affair revelation came out during Gregory’s divorce proceedings. His lawyer had hired a private investigator who easily uncovered the relationship. Cheryl’s cruel behavior in the video, combined with her infidelity, made it easy for Gregory to get everything he wanted in the divorce.

The judge who handled their case had actually seen the video because his wife had shared it on Facebook. During the custody hearing, he referenced Cheryl’s behavior toward me as evidence of her poor character and judgment. Mrs. Robbins, the judge had said, I’ve reviewed the evidence of your extrammarital affair, but I’m equally concerned about the video that shows your treatment of your sister after she’d undergone surgery.

This demonstrates a pattern of callous and cruel behavior that raises serious questions about your fitness as a parent. Cheryl lost primary custody of Jaden and was ordered to pay child support. She was also required to attend parenting classes and anger management counseling. The judge’s ruling was scathing, referencing her calculated cruelty and lack of empathy.

Gregory kept his word. He got custody of Jaden and brings him to visit Paige regularly. The kids are growing up as friends, which is what I always wanted. 6 months later, here’s where everyone ended up. My mother Suzanne is living with her sister in Arizona, working as a cashier at a grocery store.

She lost all her friends and had to start over at 58. She sends cards to Paige that I throw away unopened. My father, Philip, is living in a one-bedroom apartment across town. His accounting business failed and he’s working for someone else now. He’s developed a drinking problem and looks terrible every time I see him around town.

Cheryl is living in a trailer park with her new boyfriend, some guy she met at a bar. She lost custody of Jaden and only gets visitation every other weekend. She works at a fast food restaurant and looks miserable every time I see her. Gregory remarried a wonderful woman named Kelly who treats Jaden like her own son. They’re happy and Jaden is thriving.

Mitchell and I are stronger than ever. What he did that day showed me what real love looks like. He didn’t just comfort me, he fought for me. He made sure my family faced consequences for their actions. Paige is now 6 months old and the light of our lives. She’ll never know her grandparents or aunt, but she’s surrounded by love from Mitchell’s family and our chosen family of friends.

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