My husband demanded I sell my pre-marriage condo to cover his brother’s $2 million casino debt. His mother backed him up and even threatened me, saying I had no choice. But where would my daughter and I go?
I met Jake when I was young and broke, and we married hoping for a happy family. But his mother controlled everything, and Jake always put his family—especially his irresponsible brother Max—ahead of me and our daughter Kelly.
When Max lost $2 million gambling, Jake and his mom expected me to sacrifice my condo, which I’d bought before we met, to bail him out. They threatened custody battles if I refused.
Luckily, I’d anticipated this and put the condo in a trust for Kelly. I hired a lawyer, filed for separation and custody, and protected our home. Now, Jake and his mom are out of the picture, and Kelly and I live peacefully in the condo—legally hers.Family isn’t about blind loyalty or sacrifice; it’s about protecting those you love. I chose my daughter’s future. Was I wrong?