Awesome - This Woman Was Taught A Lesson By Her Ex’s New Girlfriend

 

There's no need to sugarcoat it, relationships are hard. And when there are children involved, it can be even harder. With difficult exes, ugly divorces, custody battles, and new significant others slithering in to further stir the pot, everything is almost bound to go up in flames.

Well, Audrey Loving desperately wanted to rise above all of that nonsensical "baby mama drama," but she knew it wasn't going to be easy...especially when a new woman entered the picture. So, remembering that kids are always listening, Audrey logged on to Facebook to spread a message she knew the other woman couldn't ignore...

When Audrey Loving met Corey Henry at age 18, it was love at first sight for the two blossoming youths. They were certain they would spend their lives together...or so they thought. You can never really be too sure.

But against the odds, their love continued to thrive, leading to an engagement and the promise to spend the rest of their blissful lives together. They were young and engaged with the whole world in front of them; seemingly nothing could go wrong.

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While their relationship was flourishing, Audrey and Corey had a gorgeous little girl. They named her Riley, and with her birth, the trio officially became a family. But that didn't mean everything was roses...

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As much as Audrey and Corey wanted to make their relationship work, they struggled. Corey's job meant they often spent weeks at a time apart. Distance and the stressors of daily life were putting them in a position they never imagined they'd face.

Unfortunately, the couple determined they had no choice but to end their marriage. While it was the best decision they could make for their own happiness, they worried about how it would impact their little girl.

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The couple promised to co-parent Riley to the best of their ability. Audrey had custody, but Corey aimed to be as involved as he could from a distance, enjoying time with his beloved daughter on weekends. Gradually, they got a handle on their new, modern family.

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But, just when it seemed like they finally had everything figured out, with Riley's happiness and sense of security on lock, the relationship took another dramatic turn, which threatened to end this peaceful arrangement once more.

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You see, Corey met a new woman, and they began to date. Audrey was petrified. She knew they would both move on, but she hadn't figured it would happen so soon. She didn't feel ready, and that was the least of her concerns.

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Audrey was overcome with fear and apprehension; would this new woman be a bad influence on Riley? Would Riley like her better? Would Audrey lose her daughter to this fresh maternal figure? Only time would tell.

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As things became serious between Corey and his new girlfriend, Whitney, Audrey decided that she needed to take back control in this tug of war. She decided to let Whitney know who the real mom was once and for all...

So, she would write out overly meticulous instructions for Whitney to follow. Overbearing texts instructed Whitney on simple matters like not leaving Riley alone in the bathroom. Whitney's reaction stunned Audrey.

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When Whitney fully granted Audrey's imperious wishes without question, religiously sending the mother photos of her and Riley together, as well as text updates, Audrey began to wonder if she was being too hard on Whitney.

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Audrey realized she didn't want to be associated with the dreaded "mama bear" stereotype, let alone villainize Whitney, who was nothing but sweetness to both her and her daughter. Whitney was the farthest thing from an evil stepmother.

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Feelings of empathy towards Whitney grew in Audrey, as she recalled her own childhood experiences. "Growing up, I heard the negative talk about the ‘other woman,’ and I didn’t want my kid to hear the same thing,” Audrey said.

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Once the mama bear softened, she saw Whitney in a whole new light. Her perception of "the other woman" went 180 degrees, which inspired Audrey to write a Facebook post that shook the internet.

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In the Facebook post, Audrey showed extreme gratitude for Whitney. "I'm super thankful for her because when she [Riley] visits her dad, she [Whitney] feeds her, takes care of her, buys her gifts, and basically takes care of her like her own," Audrey gushed.

As Audrey wrote about her positive relationship with Whitney, feelings of understanding and thankfulness flooded the screen. "Why do all these moms act so spiteful and jealous towards the other women?" she continued. "NO ONE said it was easy trying to be a mother to a kid you didn't have. So when there is someone trying don't push them away!"

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"A kid can have two moms because, in my eyes, the more people that love her, I'm happy!!! I would never make her feel like an outsider," said Audrey. Whitney had taught Audrey a lesson, too, helping her grow as a mom and as a person.

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Many mothers were greatly influenced by Audrey's astounding words of acceptance and positivity, which led to the post going viral. Thousands of joyous comments reside on her post, making the ultimate truth of Audrey's story crystal clear.

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Audrey was never in danger of losing her daughter; in fact, Audrey gained more than she could have ever dreamed of in Whitney, especially given how messy the end of a relationship can be.

In fact, Audrey gratitude was boosted even more by a stranger's incredible family story she came across. On Twitter, user starlightgeek told of her friend's bizarre wedding day. The story put Audrey's worries into perspective.