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, my ex-husband’s new wife, Cassandra, tried to win my daughter Lily’s affection with a $1,000 prom dress, mocking my efforts to sew one myself. I’m April, a single mom working two jobs. Lily, 17, fell in love with a stunning but unaffordable dress. Determined, I offered to make a similar one. We picked soft pink, shimmering fabric and spent weeks designing and sewing. Despite my doubts, the dress turned out beautifully, making Lily feel like royalty.
The night before prom, Cassandra arrived with the $1,000 dress, belittling my homemade effort. Lily, torn, chose my dress for prom, valuing love over cost. At the event, Cassandra was shocked, but Lily stood firm, saying she chose love, not price. Her prom post about my efforts went viral, celebrating handmade love. Cassandra demanded I pay for the unused dress; Lily refused, saying love can’t be returned. Now, Lily’s headed to college with the dress as a reminder of what matters. I’m sewing again, knowing love, not money, creates lasting beauty—one stitch at a time.
