AITAH for wanting to divorce my husband of 17 years because he hit my son?
From the moment Luka entered their lives, love shaped their family in ways no one could have foreseen.
Though not their biological son, Luka’s place in their hearts was undeniable—a testament to the bonds forged through tragedy and unwavering devotion.
But beneath the surface of this blended family lay a fragile tension, one that would soon reveal cracks in Jack’s acceptance and challenge the very foundation of their unity.
A quiet evening shattered when Jack’s true feelings surfaced, casting a shadow over the love Luka thought was unbreakable.
The simple act of affection between Luka and Kai, moments of innocent warmth and acceptance, ignited a storm of judgment and pain.
In that charged silence at the dinner table, the family’s strength was tested, exposing the raw struggle between love, fear, and the desperate need for understanding.
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The original poster (OP) is facing a severe conflict between her commitment to protecting her children from physical harm and her husband's recent act of striking their 15-year-old son, Luka, following a confrontation about Luka's s*xual orientation and public affection.
The OP is deeply concerned by this breach of their mutual agreement against physical punishment, leading her to prepare for divorce.
Given the escalation to physical violence stemming from disagreement over a teenager's consensual behavior and the OP's history of a**se, is the OP justified in proceeding immediately with divorce, or is the husband's action, though wrong, an isolated incident of anger that warrants a different course of action, such as separation or mandatory counseling?
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