When we finished decorating Max’s room, I felt like my heart could burst. Garrett and I had spent weeks preparing it, pouring all our love and excitement into every little detail. This wasn’t just any room—it was our son’s first real home. The posters of dinosaurs and spaceships covered the walls. His favorite stuffed animals were lined up neatly on his bed, waiting for him. Shelves were stacked with colorful books, each one chosen carefully. “Do you think he’ll like it?” I asked Garrett as I stood back, admiring the

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Families can bring out the best in us… but also the absolute worst. I never thought mine would push me to my breaking point. Yet what happened at my stepsister’s wedding still feels unreal, like I was trapped inside some twisted movie—only it wasn’t fiction. It was my life. My name is Esther. I’m 32 years old, living in Indiana, and I work as a registered dietitian. People who know me would probably describe me as calm, patient, maybe even too forgiving. For years I thought that was my strength.