The whole mood shifted instantly. She stared at me for a long second before saying I was pushing her out — that I was stealing moments that should’ve been shared as a family. I didn’t know how to respond.
I just sat there, stunned. The next morning, I found the fair souvenirs in the trash — the glow sticks, the little bear, everything. I was fuming.
When I asked her why, she said she wouldn’t let me “buy their love.” I was shocked. The kids were crushed. One of them even cried, asking why Mom had thrown away their things.
I didn’t know how to comfort them, because honestly, I felt just as hurt. I never meant to exclude her or make her feel left out. I just wanted the boys to have good memories — something warm and happy to hold onto.
Now I can’t stop wondering if I did something wrong. Did I really take something from her? Or did she step away from those moments a long time ago?
I can’t tell anymore. Source: brightside.me
