I Didn’t Want My Ex’s Wife at My Son’s Graduation — It Led to Heartbreak

My former spouse has been married again for eight years, but I have never been fond of his impolite and arrogant wife. For our 17-year-old daughter’s graduation, I requested that he not bring her, as her attendance was unnecessary on OUR child’s significant day.

He agreed, and everything seemed fine. However, when the ceremony ended, my daughter and her father abruptly turned away and headed toward their car. Perplexed, I reminded them that I was hosting a small gathering at my home.

My ex then mentioned that they were going to his place because his wife was organizing a large party to compensate for her absence at the graduation.

I was even more devastated when my daughter suddenly stated, “You will never get over the fact that Dad left you for her, Mom, and that is really sad.” She continued, “You’re my mom, but she’s also been my stepmom since I was nine.”

I was left in tears, standing alone in that parking lot. Was I wrong to want to celebrate my daughter’s graduation without her stepmother spoiling it?