Passing down family heirloom from one generation to another isn’t just a tradition but a promise that one is never willing to break.
A woman shared a story of how this beautiful tradition turned ugly because of her new husband’s demand.
Asking whether she was right or wrong, she turned to Reddit and explained that there was this precious piece of jewelry, a green emerald necklace, that has been passed down to the eldest child of the family on their fourteenth birthday. This tradition existed for many years.
The 35-year-old woman further added that her daughter Emily would be turning 14 in January 2024, and that she has been planing to give the necklace to her, as she always wanted.
However, some two years ago, OP tied the knot to her husband Joey, who also has a daughter, Sophia, who’s around the same age as Emily.
One day, while discussing Christmas gifts, Joey mentioned something that made OP’s blood boil. He suggested that she give the necklace to Sophia and that it would mean a lot to his daughter because it would show that OP truly accepts Sophia as her own daughter.
The woman explained that Emily knew of the tradition and that she was already looking forward to the necklace, but Joey insisted.
What’s most, he called her self-centered and told her that if her daughter really wanted a necklace she could simply order one on Amazon for her.
Despite his constant insisting, OP said she won’t be giving the necklace to Sophia, but her husband got mad and gave her the silent treatment. He even shared what happened with his mother and sister who supported him and told him his wife was selfish and biased.
The woman asked fellow Redditors to give her advice, and as expected, most of them were in her favor.
“You’re not favoring one kid over another. Emily is your kid and the necklace is hers. Your [stepdaughter] is not entitled to anything. I would have told him that his daughter can get the knockoff from Amazon if it’s that important to him,” one user wrote.
They then added: “That being said, you need to put the necklace in a safe place like a box in the bank or something because trust me, as soon as Emily has it, it’s going to ‘disappear’ or be broken by ‘accident.’”
“It needs to be locked up in a safe place so that neither your [stepdaughter] nor your husband can get their hands on it. I would sit down with Emily and explain why you are doing so and that while you consider it hers, it’s best to keep it safe,” another person wrote.
Woman Leaves Newborn on Business Class Plane Seat, Decides to Find Him 13 Years Later
Rhonda’s life was turned upside down when she discovered she was pregnant at 16. Her wealthy father, David Harris, was outraged and gave her an ultimatum: “Abort the baby or leave the house.” Rhonda refused to terminate the pregnancy and left home, only to be abandoned by her boyfriend, Peter. Homeless and heartbroken, Rhonda wandered the streets until she went into labor.
A kind woman named Angela Bamford found Rhonda in distress and rushed her to the hospital. After giving birth to a baby boy, Rhonda, overwhelmed with fear, left her son on a plane with a note naming him Matthew Harris, hoping someone would give him a better life.
Years later, Rhonda, haunted by guilt, sought out her son, now 13 and adopted by Lincy, the flight attendant who had found him. Matthew was furious and rejected her, struggling to understand how his mother could have abandoned him.
Over time, Matthew softened, and they began to rebuild their relationship. By the time he was 23, Matthew forgave Rhonda, realizing her actions were driven by desperation.
Now, Rhonda’s life has come full circle. She has started dating a man named Andrew and reconnected with Angela, who was pleased to see Rhonda’s progress. With perseverance and support, Rhonda mended her relationship with the son she once thought she’d lost forever.
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