Kit Dax2 months agoI'm a 22-year-old woman, and my dad (54) recently texted me and my brother (19) in a group chat, telling us he had found someone else who made him happier. He’s been married to my mom (54) for 31 years. It turns out he met this new woman, “Sandy,” on Twitter. Sandy lives across the country and had flown in to see him for a week in November. The next morning, my dad said he felt guilty and wanted to work on our family. He came back home, and my mom agreed to try to fix their marriage. However, by early December, I discovered he was still talking to Sandy. My mom was in denial but continued to try to work on things. Then, on December 23, my dad called me and said he was leaving for good to be with Sandy because she made him happy. Christmas Eve was devastating for my mom, my brother, and me—we spent it together, and I’ve never seen my mom so heartbroken. On Christmas morning, my dad texted my mom, saying Sandy had kicked him out, feeling she wasn’t a “good Christian” for breaking up a marriage. My dad returned home, and my mom took him back again, but things feel completely wrong. I’ve since learned that my dad drained my and my brother’s savings accounts to pay for bills and, likely, for his time with Sandy. These accounts were opened when we were kids, and he was the co-signer, so we never had full control over them. I don’t trust my dad anymore, and the family dynamic feels shattered. On top of that, I’m struggling financially because of the money he took. I feel emotionally and financially lost and would really appreciate guidance on how to move forward.1993
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