I’m 24 and an only child. My parents divorced when I was in high school, and my dad later married Debra, a woman who constantly tried to overshadow my mom. At my wedding, Debra crossed the line — and my dad’s response shocked everyone.
During the reception, Debra sat in the seat reserved for my mom. When I confronted her, she smiled and said, “I’m like a mom to you, right?” My mom stood frozen, holding back tears. Then, to everyone’s surprise, my dad stood up and said, “Losing you was the biggest mistake of my life, Susan. You are, and always have been, the love of my life.”
Debra stormed out in anger while guests looked on in awe. My dad then asked my mom to dance, and she said yes. “Just say you’ll dance with me tonight,” he whispered.
That evening, I not only married the love of my life, but I also watched my parents find their way back to each other — something I never thought I’d see.
