When she eventually broke the news to her in-laws and her ex-best friend’s family, they were shocked and immediately took her side. Her mother-in-law expressed her support and assured her that she would always have her, even if she no longer saw her son as a part of the family.
The Reddit user consulted a lawyer and began drafting a divorce settlement. Her lawyer confirmed that her husband would not be entitled to her father’s inheritance. Though she had not yet confronted her husband, she focused on starting a new chapter with her children.
The Reddit community praised her for her strength and the support she received from her extended family. One commenter remarked on the rarity of receiving unequivocal support from the families of those who betrayed her, highlighting the moral high ground she maintained.
In a later update, the Reddit user revealed she had tested negative for all STDs and ensured her financial security with documents from her parents and in-laws. Her mother-in-law and her ex-best friend’s mother confronted the cheating pair, leading to further conflict. Her husband’s reaction included an aggressive outburst that resulted in his arrest.
Determined not to settle, the Reddit user sought a dissolution of marriage, a faster process than divorce. Her ex-husband now has supervised visits with their children and is undergoing therapy and anger management. She named her new baby after her father and barred her ex-husband from being present at the delivery.
With support from her ex-best friend’s brother, Jake, who had long harbored feelings for her, she began to rebuild her life. Jake, who was transitioning from the army, planned to stay with her while finding his own place.
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