I always imagined my son’s wedding would be one of the happiest days of my life. Instead, it left me heartbroken. I spent weeks finding the perfect dress—an elegant, off-white gown that made me feel beautiful without overshadowing the bride. But when I arrived at the venue, my daughter-in-law, Amanda, pulled me aside and accused me of trying to upstage her.

In front of her bridesmaids, she told me the dress was inappropriate and gave me two options: go home and change or sit in the back so I wouldn’t “ruin the pictures.” I was speechless. But the real blow came when my son, Seb, backed her up. “Mom, just go. We don’t need any drama today,” he said. No hug. No kindness. Just that.

I raised Seb alone after my husband died. We were best friends, and I supported him through everything. I welcomed Amanda into our family and even helped them financially. Yet, on the most important day of his life, he cast me aside.

I drove home in tears, missing the ceremony entirely. He hasn’t reached out since. Part of me wants to forgive, but the other part still aches. Recently, he’s been calling and even stopped by, clearly full of regret. But I haven’t responded—I’m still too hurt. Should I give him another chance?