My ex-husband Mark and I share custody of our 12-year-old daughter Lily. I pay for her private school and activities because I earn significantly more, and I’ve always supported Mark despite his financial struggles. After Mark married Brianna, I hoped she’d be positive for Lily, but she’s shown resentment toward her.
At Mark’s house, Brianna started giving Lily cheap hand-me-downs and once grounded her over a minor disagreement with her own daughters — without consulting me. Then Brianna and Mark announced they’re pulling Lily out of her private school so she can attend public school like her step-siblings, claiming the current situation is “unfair.”
I’m furious that they made such a big decision about Lily’s future without me. I believe it will harm her emotionally and academically, and I’m determined to fight to protect her education and well-being.