We’ve all heard stories of parents who don’t show up for their kids, but this one takes the cake. A mom has been covering for her ex-husband’s constant no-shows with their children for 2.5 years, but she’s finally had enough. After countless disappointments and broken promises, she’s decided to stop lying to her kids and let her ex face the consequences. Will this decision help or hurt her relationship with her children? Let’s dive into the story.
Ex’s History of No-Shows
Mom’s Efforts to Facilitate Visits ♀️
Ex Wanted 0% Care
Showing Up Only Half the Time
9-Year-Old’s Reaction to Dad’s Promise
Mom’s Lies to Protect Kids
No Alienation from Mom
Mom Wants Ex to See Kids ❤️
4-Year-Old’s Park Request
Ex Claims He Didn’t Get Message
4-Year-Old Waits for Dad
Ex Unhappy Mom Didn’t Cover for Him
Ex’s Promise to Visit This Weekend ⏰
No More Covering for Ex
Mom’s Wish for Ex
Mom’s Dilemma: Protect Kids or Expose Ex’s Lies? ♀️
After 2.5 years of covering for her ex-husband’s constant no-shows and broken promises, this mom has decided to stop lying to her kids. She wants her ex to be a part of their lives, but his actions show otherwise. Now, she’s faced with the dilemma of protecting her kids from feeling rejected or exposing her ex’s lies and risking damage to her relationship with her children. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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