This whole situation is honestly wild. So my dad has apparently been cheating on my mom for some time. For how long and how many? I’m not sure. But I know there is one situation that he’s been having where my little brothers knew about it and he asked them not to say anything. They say they knew that he was a close female friend of our dad’s but they didn’t know it was an ongoing affair situation, whether that’s true or not? I don’t know. But my mom is FURIOUS. She called my brothers liars and cowards to their faces and then told them she wanted nothing to do with them. And while I understand her anger because I’m gonna be honest, I’m pretty pissed at them too. But I know that they’re just kids and I don’t feel like they should be caught between this. They were just worried about going against dad and blowing up our whole family. I just want some advice on what to do for my brothers and my mom’s sake. My mom is very stubborn and prideful and I don’t even know where to start with this. And it’s really not my job because I didn’t do anything, but my little brothers are so hurt by what she said and I hate all of this. My dad is the only that should be shunned for cheating and manipulating his own children into lying and hiding things for him. I don’t know if my dad thought it would be some “boys will be boys” things but it was so dumb.
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The initial shock of finding out about my dad’s affair was devastating enough. It felt like the foundation of our family was crumbling before my eyes. But the real kicker? Learning that my younger brothers, bless their naive hearts, were somehow entangled in this web of deceit. Apparently, my dad had confided in them about his ‘close female friend,’ subtly hinting that they should keep this under wraps from mom. They claim they were unaware of the full extent of the affair, believing it was just a harmless friendship. But regardless, they kept secrets from my mom.
My mom’s reaction was, to put it mildly, explosive. She unleashed a torrent of anger, labeling my brothers as liars and cowards. The most heartbreaking part? She declared that she wanted nothing to do with them. I understand her rage, believe me, I do. Finding out your husband is cheating is earth-shattering. Discovering that your own children were complicit, even unknowingly, adds another layer of betrayal. But, they are just kids.
And honestly, it felt like my world tilted. The boys were just trying to protect dad, which I understand even if they were **wrong**. Dad manipulated the situation, and it’s just not fair to them. He should be protecting them from this situation, not causing it! He’s selfish, plain and simple. My brothers are hurt and confused and they don’t understand why mom is so angry with them.
I know I need to do something, but I don’t even know where to begin. Talking to my mom feels like walking on eggshells. She’s so hurt and angry, and I don’t want to say the wrong thing and make it worse. Talking to dad feels pointless because he doesn’t seem to understand what he’s done wrong. All of this could have been avoided if he had just been honest with my mom, and if he wasn’t a cheater! This isn’t fair to anyone, and I feel like I am the only one who sees it.
I want my brothers to know that I love them and that I am here for them. I want to shield them from the ugliness of this situation as much as possible. I plan to spend quality time with them, engaging in activities they enjoy. Hopefully, by creating positive experiences and offering a listening ear, I can help them process their emotions and navigate this challenging time. I hate seeing them so sad and confused and mad at dad.
Ultimately, I hope my mom will see reason and forgive my brothers. They were manipulated, and they deserve a second chance. My dad needs to take responsibility for his actions and apologize to everyone he has hurt. It’s a long road ahead, but I am determined to help my family heal and find a way forward. Maybe we can come out on the other side stronger, but honestly, right now, it feels impossible.
