My Step Dad Just Left

Oh wow girl..I am so sorry to read all this. Thinking of you ❤️❤️

OMG I'm so sorry you and your mom are going through this. So horrible. I couldn't imagine, especially so close to the wedding. I'll be praying for you both! Stay strong.

WOW! That's an awful situation paired with awful timing. I'm so sorry you are going through this. 18 years is a long time for someone to be in your life and to then just be gone, especially on the eve of such an important milestone in your own life. At least you and your mom have each other and have your amazing wedding to look forward to.

This is awful, I’m so sorry you’re going through this! Honestly good that he won’t be at the wedding, because imagine how upsetting it would’ve been in hindsight to have him in all your photos and your memories of the day, after you found out what was going on!

Im so sorry to you and to your poor mom

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Thank you...it's definitely been a whirlwind of emotions.

Oh this just breaks my heart for you and your momma. I am so so sorry. Not that there is a bright side, but honestly, at least he won't be in your wedding pictures and you won't have to look back and think he kept up the facade and kept hurting your mom just for your wedding like he planned. I would definitely encourage that letter and be as open as you can be for the best closure.

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Trying to be strong for my mom, but I'm hurting too. Hopefully, we will be able to move on and happily concentrate on the wedding again.

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Yes, I'm super blessed to have my Mama and I'm hoping this doesn't affect my mood towards the wedding too much.

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Ohhh, that is so true. I honestly didn't even think about the pictures...you are right.

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Yes, he's gonna know how I feel when I send him that letter!

I am so sorry. What a deeply sad thing to interrupt what should be such a joyful time. Feeling like you've also been left is a perfectly natural reaction, 18 years is so so long. How terrible that your mother had to catch him and make him leave - not that there is ever a good way to learn of an affair, but how jarring to discover it yourself.

Do you think his family will still come to the wedding? Do you want them there?

I really hope that letter does give you some closure. I'm sending you and your mom a big hug.

Also, blocking you on facebook is the definition of cowardly and petty.

Oh Danielle, I'm so sorry!!! OMG what a thing to happen so close to your wedding. But, I will second what others have said about the timing of this--at least he won't be all fake and phony in your wedding photos. Men can be such pigs!! What a thing to do to your wife, your family. Heartbreaking!!

Now, as upsetting as this is, I hope you'll take a step back, take a deep breath, and know that for the most part, this is between your mom and stepdad. I know he emotionally left you too, but at least you know you're about to marry the love of your life, and start your happily ever after with him. Focus on that as much as you can. This will be a roller coaster of emotions for awhile. But you are a strong woman, and with hubby by your side, you'll get through this. Blessings and prayers to you and your family. Anytime you need to vent, we're here for you!!

Oh, and belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

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Oh that's a good point, one of my DH's immediate family is no longer in our lives and I've offered to my DH a few times to take down our full family wedding pictures, or (when we're able to joke about the situation) put a post-it over this person's face. He has not taken me up on the offer... yet...

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Yeah, I couldn't believe he blocked me on facebook. I didn't put anything out there to warrant that. I purposely keep my business off of social media, if I can help it. I'm still not sure how I feel about his family at this point since it's all still so new / fresh. I plan to give it a few days or couple of weeks and see how I feel then. Honestly, I kind of don't because I feel like their presence will make it hurt more for me. But we will see. I don't think I could ever ask them not to be there.

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Thank you....and you're right. It's just so fresh right now, so it hurts a lot.

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Thank you so much

Oh no! I am so sorry for you and your mom! How awful! My dad cheated on my mom and left her too. It really sucks, but I hope you and your mom find peace. ♥️

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Thank you!

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Of course that makes perfect sense, take some time to see how you feel, you don't have to make any decisions right now.