Picture this: you and your ex-husband share custody of your three children, and things have been tense for years. His new wife, Ani, has struggled to bond with the kids and has even tried to call herself their mom. Now, Ani can’t have her own biological children, and your ex wants the kids to spend Christmas with them, even though it’s your turn. What would you do? One mom found herself in this exact situation and decided to stand her ground. Let’s dive into the story!
The Backstory: Three Kids and a Divorce
New Wife, New Problems
Custody Battle Ensues ⚖️
Ani’s Jealousy and Tension
Ex-Husband’s Useless Response
50-50 Custody and Ani’s New Role
Mom’s Jealousy and Control
A Calm Before the Storm? ⛅
Ani’s Heartbreaking News
Ex-Husband’s Christmas Request
Mom Stands Her Ground
Ex-Husband’s Angry Response
Did Mom Do the Right Thing?
This mom found herself in a tough spot, torn between her ex-husband’s demands and her own instincts. She chose to stand her ground and protect her kids’ feelings, even when her ex tried to guilt her into giving in. But was she right to do so? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Putting the kids’ feelings first , good job OP!
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Kids’ wishes matter. Ex needs to respect custody order. #NTA
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Ex-husband wants kids for Christmas, but they don’t want to go. NTA.
Putting the kids first , Ani’s feelings shouldn’t invalidate their choice
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Commenter defends husband’s children, calls out emotional manipulation. ♀️
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Mom stands her ground in custody battle. Happy holidays!
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Commenter believes ex-wife deserves not having kids. Cold-hearted
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Mom defends kids’ autonomy, calls out ex’s selfishness
Commenter defends OP’s right to prioritize daughter’s feelings ❤️
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Ex-husband expects too much from kids, new wife needs support.
Insightful comment sparks learning and engagement among readers
Mom prioritizes kids’ well-being over ex-husband’s demands
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Putting the children’s wishes first
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Ex-husband’s wife not their mom, NTA for not giving in
Fighting for custody, NTA – Mom’s got this
Mom defends kids’ wishes, praised for being NTA
Commenter sympathizes with Op and calls ex-husband a jerk. NTA.
Kids’ wishes matter most. NTA for fighting back.
Protecting boundaries and prioritizing kids’ happiness. Enjoy your Christmas
NTA, but Ani’s neediness is impacting your kids
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Mature response to custody battle. Good parenting
Adopting a child might fill the hole in Ani’s heart
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Reality check needed for husband and Ani’s situation.
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Ex’s wife isn’t a parent, kids aren’t props. NTA
Mom stands up for herself and her kids.
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