AITA for walking away immediately after finding out my husband cheated and being called cruel by his mom?
After discovering my husband’s infidelity, I packed up and left with the kids without confrontation, hoping for an amicable divorce. Now his mom accuses me of being a cold, cruel monster, blaming me for tearing the family apart.
I found out my husband cheated and left with the kids immediately. I’ve been firm about ending our marriage and only communicate about the girls. His mom blames me for breaking up the family, but I’m standing my ground.
About three weeks ago, I discovered my husband was cheating. Without confronting him, I packed for myself and our children and left. I told him the marriage was over and that I want to pursue an amicable divorce and custody arrangement.
He begged, cried, swore he would change, and insisted it was a mistake, hoping I'd forgive him like his own mother did. I told him plainly to let me know where to send the divorce papers.
"There is nothing to talk about."
Since then, I only communicate about our daughters. He tries to provoke a reaction, but I refuse to engage. Recently, his mom confronted me at the gymnastics gym, expressing disappointment and urging me to consider the girls’ wellbeing.
"I asked her why she was directing her anger at me when her son ended the marriage."
She claimed I chose to end the marriage, that he was willing to work on it, and accused me of being cold and unfeeling. I pointed out that he made the decision by cheating and that the opportunity to save the marriage was before his betrayal.
She reacted by calling me cruel and a monster, lamenting how I supposedly tore the family apart. But I’m making arrangements fair and generous for the kids, not standing in his way—yet somehow I’m the villain.
🏠 The Aftermath
I’ve moved out with the kids and communicated minimally with my husband, focusing on cooperation around the children. His mother’s disappointment has added tension but hasn’t changed my resolve.
My husband is upset but I’m standing firm on the divorce and custody process. The kids remain my priority, and I'm working on a fair schedule.
Meanwhile, his mom’s accusations have strained relations further, but I’m focused on protecting my children and myself from further hurt.
"She told me I was a needlessly cruel monster, but I’m just setting boundaries after betrayal."
Despite the chaos, I am committed to an amicable process and want the kids to feel loved and safe even as the family breaks apart.
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