My Dad’s New Wife Kept Sabotaging My Mom and Calling Herself My ‘Bonus Mom’ – What She Did at My Wedding Was the Final Straw
After my parents’ divorce during my junior year of high school, my dad remarried Debra, who treated my mom like a rival. At my high school graduation, Debra wore an extravagant dress and tried to exclude my mom from photos, even unlinking our arms to pose with me herself. Later, she called my mom to gloat about taking more pictures with me, which was untrue and infuriating. I confronted her, but my dad dismissed it, calling her behavior “welcoming.” Debra continued mocking my mom behind her back, even calling herself my “bonus mom,” which I shut down.
When I got engaged, I warned my dad to keep Debra in check at my wedding. Despite his promise, during the reception, Debra took the seat reserved for my mom, claiming she was “like a mom” to me. My mom was devastated. Then, my dad shocked everyone by confessing to my mom that their divorce was a mistake and he still loved her. Debra stormed out, furious. My parents reconciled with a dance, and the night became unforgettable. It showed me that love can endure hurt and time if you’re brave enough to reconnect.
