My Ex’s Wife Tried to Sh.a.m.e Me with a $1,000 Prom Dress —
But My Daughter’s Response Left Her Speechless
Six years after my divorce from Mark, his new wife, Cassandra, tried to win over my daughter Lily with a $1,000 prom dress, mocking my handmade one. Lily, 17, loved a sparkly dress online, but my budget couldn’t stretch. Inspired by my mom’s sewing lessons, I made a pink satin gown for Lily, stitching nightly after my two jobs. When Cassandra gifted the $1,000 dress, belittling mine, Lily chose mine for prom, saying, “I choose based on love.” At prom, Cassandra was stunned, her plan backfiring. Lily’s post about my effort went viral, celebrating love over
money. Cassandra demanded I pay for the unused dress, but Lily shut her down, valuing my love over material things. Mark apologized, but Cassandra blocked Lily. I framed Lily’s prom photo beside one of my mom sewing, reminded that love, not money, lasts. Lily’s taking the dress to college as a reminder of love’s worth. I’m sewing again, knowing every stitch builds something eternal.
