Dear Amy: I have been married to the same man for 52 years. Thirty-six years ago, I had a child, who is a product of an affair.
Thirty-six years ago, I had a child, who is a product of an affair.My husband was away during a military tour when the affair happened.The father of my child was years younger than I.When this son was 2 years old, his biological father died in a car accident.
People who learn the truth of their DNA later in life sometimes report that this knowledge helped to fill in gaps or answer longstanding questions they’ve had about their identity. Lena had a baby of her own last year with her partner. She and her little family have now relocated to be near Arlene. Before they left, I visited her and the baby and sent gifts.
I’m extremely disappointed not to have been invited! Lena is in her 30s now, and thus a mature adult.I’m disappointed and hurt that neither of them thought to call me or send a specific note to at least offer the “immediate family only” excuse as a reason not to extend an invite to this wedding.I do think it’s important that they know I was hurt, but want to set a noble example.
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