I’m April, a single mom working two jobs. My 17-year-old daughter Lily fell in love with a $1,000 prom dress I couldn’t afford. Wanting her to feel special, I offered to sew her a similar dress by hand, just like my mother taught me. Lily agreed, and for weeks I stayed up late stitching every seam with love.
The night before prom, my ex’s wealthy new wife, Cassandra, showed up unannounced with the exact $1,000 dress, mocking my handmade version and insisting Lily “deserved better.” But on prom night, Lily made her choice—she walked down the stairs wearing the dress I made. She said she chose love over price tags.
At the school entrance, Cassandra was shocked and embarrassed. Lily simply told her, “My mom already gave me everything I needed.”
Later, Lily posted a photo saying her handmade dress made her feel beautiful and loved. The post went viral with support. Cassandra demanded we pay her back for the unused dress, but Lily sent it back and stood her ground.
