Hello The bright side,
After our family trip, my DIL posted a bunch of photos online. I haven’t been in one, though custom I’ve been there.
When I asked her, she admitted to using her phone’s editor to “cut out” or replace me with a background scene. “This is meant to be a family-only post!” She explained. I just smiled.
The next morning, I stopped by and handed her an envelope. I froze when I opened it. Inside was a receipt from the professional photographer I hired for our upcoming family event.
I looked her straight in the eye and said, “I’ve booked someone for the next trip. This time, you don’t have to worry about who should or shouldn’t be in the photos, because you won’t be responsible for the photos.”
She blinked, unsure if it was a joke. It wasn’t. I already asked the photographer to take it Everything : No edits, just honest family moments with everyone Family members included.
Message received. She realized she didn’t trust the story anymore. My son was not happy when he found out. He said I took it too far and that I embarrassed her and made things awkward for everyone.
Now I can’t stop thinking about it. Maybe he was right. Maybe I overreacted. I just wanted to feel seen, to be part of the family like everyone else.
Now I’m sitting here wondering if I should let it go, or if standing up for myself is the only way to finally get noticed.
-Samantha
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