I Stormed Out of My Dad’s Wedding After What He Did to Me in Front of Everyone

At my dad’s wedding, his speech started with love but ended with words that shattered me: he hoped I’d be out of his life soon, blaming me for ruining his first marriage. I walked out, unable to breathe, unraveling a truth Mom hid for years. Seven years post-divorce, I never understood why they split. As their adopted child, unlike my biological siblings, I felt loved but noticed Mom’s vague answers and Dad’s bitterness. A childhood memory of Mom calling Dad unworthy of his kids lingered. At the wedding, Dad praised his new wife and her daughters, but his cruel words to me in front of everyone stung. I left, ignoring family accusations of overreacting. Tommy, my

brother, supported me, but I called Mom for escape. She didn’t pry, just comforted me. Later, she revealed Dad wanted to relinquish my custody after my siblings’ births, only fighting for me to avoid child support. Three weeks later, Dad hasn’t reached out, but his family insists I ruined his day. I know better. His rejection reflects his character, not mine. I’m done pretending it doesn’t hurt or making excuses for him. A painful wedding speech finally showed me his true feelings, and I’m starting to accept it’s about him, not me.