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In a remarkable tale of personal growth and closure, a Reddit user, known as OP, embarked on a transformative journey that spanned decades and culminated in a heartfelt gesture of goodwill. The story begins with a youthful marriage, followed by a tumultuous divorce, and the lingering presence of a precious family heirloom—the great-grandmother’s wedding ring. Through an unexpected twist of fate and self-reflection, OP found herself contemplating the significance of the ring and its rightful place in her ex-husband’s family.
As OP shared her story with the online community, seeking advice and guidance, she revealed the challenges she had faced since the divorce. Her struggles with alcoholism and subsequent recovery had reshaped her perspective on life and relationships. It was during this period of reflection that news of her ex-husband’s daughter’s engagement reached her. The thought of the family heirloom being passed down to their daughter stirred a sense of duty within OP—an impulse to return the ring, a symbol of a past life, to its rightful place.
Seeking closure and redemption, OP meticulously prepared the ring for its journey home. She had it professionally cleaned and beautifully packaged in a delicate box. Inspired by the suggestions of fellow Redditors, OP decided to treat herself to a new ring—a personal symbol of her growth and resilience. This ring, adorned with a ruby to honor her grandmother, bore the word “forward” as an engraved reminder of her journey toward self-improvement.
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1. OP’s ex-husband’s daughter announced she’s getting married
2. OP and her ex-husband married too young
3. They went their separate ways, he found someone and remarried and had a girl and boy but OP’s journey has been harder!
4. Through gossip OP found out that her ex is still married and his daughter just got engaged!
5. OP says that they haven’t talked onc after all these years
6. OP is confused and doesn’t know what to do!
7. OP thanks everyone and tells everyone on Reddit that she will get in touch with him
8. Here’s an update and a small recap!
9. OP had the ring professionally cleaned at a jeweler and given a pretty box to put it in
10. OP’s ex lives about 2 hours into town and OP had a girlfriend come with her
11. OP didn’t get to see if it made him happy or if h called his mother saying that the ring found its way home
12. OP left a wholesome note with it as well!
13. OP likes not knowing how everyone reacted
14. Here TL: DR for those who didn’t have the energy to read the whole thing!
15. It is a very classy and dignified way to close a chapter
16. This is very wholesome!
17. We all liked that
18. We all can only hope to be as classy and thoughtful as OP!
19. It sure is a sight to behold
20. She just left it like that
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