At my dad’s wedding, his speech was full of smiles—until he turned to me.

In front of everyone, he said he hoped I’d be out of his life soon, just like I had “ruined” his last marriage. The words shattered me. I walked out, leaving his perfect day in pieces.

Later, Mom told me the truth: Dad had once tried to give me up after my siblings were born. He never really wanted me.

It took his wedding speech for me to finally see it—his rejection says everything about him, and nothing about me.