After six years of marriage to Tommy, I bonded deeply with his twins, Jack and Lily, who called me “mom.” Their biological mother, Maggie, returned, and the twins grew disrespectful, rejecting me as their “real mom” and accusing me of ruining their family. Tommy didn’t defend me, even when I canceled a Disney trip to address their behavior. Heartbroken, I left after
Maggie abandoned them again. The twins apologized, but Tommy’s failure to support me led to divorce. I moved out, keeping the twins welcome in my life. We’re rebuilding our bond, and I’ve chosen self-respect while preserving the love that matters.
