Mom Takes Biological Kids to the Beach on Vacation, Leaving Stepchildren Behind to Her Husband’s Dismay

Marriage is among the most treasured unions in human history. While the union represents love and family, for some, marriage also represents the end of an era or the dissolution of a dream.

The story below is an account of a frustrated stepmom. Together, the original poster (OP) and her current spouse are the parents of four children. In addition to the two children they share, her spouse also has two children of his own from a previous relationship. Initially, the kids greeted OP with open arms, demonstrating sensitivity as well as understanding of the shifting dynamics. But when their mother expressed her discontent with the marriage, the kids were never the same… They were no longer able to put up with OP and stopped acting like a big, happy family. Because of this, OP faced backlash when she chose to bring her children to the beach house despite knowing full well that her stepchildren would not be able to join.

That being said, make sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning more about what transpired after the two got married, why OP took to Reddit, and how she handled the situation! After you're done, don't forget to read the story of the demanding bride who insists her stepmother pay for her entire wedding!