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Did I cross a line by encouraging my daughter to divorce her husband?

After pushing her daughter Susan to file for divorce from her domineering husband Stan, Jennifer found herself questioning the consequences of her actions. She took great satisfaction in allowing her three adult children to maintain their independence, but she was unable to ignore the worrying indications in Susan’s marriage.

Jennifer saw Stan acting disrespectfully toward Susan at a family dinner, and when she found out it wasn’t an isolated incident, it got worse. Jennifer worried about her daughter’s safety, asked Susan for a private meeting to learn more about Stan’s oppressive actions.


Susan disclosed Stan’s deceptive methods, which included controlling her job decisions and closely observing her every action. As Jennifer heard of her daughter’s traumatic experiences, her maternal instincts took over. She looked into options, such as counseling and legal counsel, and provided steadfast support.

In the end, Jennifer advised Susan to put her independence and mental health first, even if it meant divorcing her husband. They talked about how it might affect Gabriel and came up with a strategy for the future. Susan was reassured by Jennifer that she would support her regardless of the choice.

Jennifer thought back on what she had done and wondered if she had gone too far in supporting divorce. She didn’t waver in her conviction that she was acting in Susan’s best interests, despite her reservations. Jennifer’s steadfast love and support for her grandson and daughter demonstrated her dedication to their happiness and welfare.

How would you have responded in that situation?

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