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In this article, we dive into the deeply emotional and complicated journey of a mother who must confront her past trauma and the repercussions it has on her relationship with her daughter. The story touches upon sensitive topics of assault, forgiveness, and healing, and emphasizes the importance of open communication and support within a family.
The story begins with a tragic incident from the OP’s past. Over two decades ago, she was sexually assaulted by a close friend, leading to an unexpected pregnancy. She faced immense emotional turmoil, compounded by the knowledge that abortion was illegal in her area after the first trimester. Despite the challenges, her husband stood by her side, offering support and the choice to raise the child as their own.
Growing up, the daughter, Luna, bore a striking resemblance to her biological father, leading to hurtful comments and a difficult relationship with her mother. Due to the traumatic memories associated with Luna’s face, the OP found it challenging to bond with her daughter, which inadvertently brought Luna closer to her stepfather.
Keep on scrolling down to read the full story in OP’s own words and we will see you at the end of the article.
1. OP told her daughter that she won’t attend her wedding if her biological father is there! Keep on scrolling down to read the full post.
2. OP was assaulted by a close friend of hers 24 years ago
3. OP says that her husband had been her rock and her support during that time and she does not know how she would have ended up if not for him
4. OP often heard snide remarks about her being an unfaithful wife
5. OP’s daughter ended up being closer to her husband than she was to her
6. That relative got Luna in touch with her biological father and they started talking despite OP’s protests
7. Now OP’s daughter is getting married to a lovely young man
8. OP’s husband looked shocked and upset that she would even think of this but OP herself was furious
9. OP say feels that her wishes should be respected if she doesn’t want to be in the same room
10. OP was actually very close friends with her attacker and they even grew up together!
11. OP was very traumatized by the situation and tried to get him jailed but couldn’t
12. After reading the advice from other Redditors OP decided to stop running away and tell her daughter everything
13. OP’s daughter asked OP why is she so against her genetic father
14. She said she doesn’t believe her and would confirm with her genetic father
15. OP called her elder son to come to pick her up because she was not fit to drive at that moment
16. Later OP’s daughter called OP and told her that she ruined her surprise
17. OP’s husband is aware of everything and he stands by OP’s decision of not to go to their daughter’s wedding
18. OP says that she is finally confident enough to seek therapy now
19. OP has a few new updates for everyone
20. OP would like to share some good news before going on about what happened with her daughter
21. OP’s therapist advised OP to tell her other children about what went on between her and her daughter
22. OP invited them over around two weeks ago for a family dinner and told them everything that happened with the conception of OP’s youngest to what happened recently
23. OP didn’t hear anything from them until last Wednesday
24. OP’s daughter’s fiance come over to OP’s house and told her that he broke off the engagement because he couldn’t be with someone who treated their parents like that
25. OP’s daughter is furious with OP she sent OP a voicemail saying that she ruined her life
26. OP thanks everyone for listening to her and also thanks everyone for the advice
27. True it ended the only way it could
28. Yeah no one truly won in this scenario
29. This Redditor says that the daughter should have been given up for adoption
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