A woman faced immense hardship upon discovering her husband of 25 years had been cheating on her for 17 years. While creating a new Facebook profile, she found evidence of his secret life—a fiancée and two children in another state where he spent alternating weeks. Heartbroken, she contemplated confronting him but feared the life-changing consequences for both families.

The distraught wife sought advice on Reddit, where users advised consulting an attorney before confronting him. Following legal guidance, she gathered evidence of his infidelity. Taking a courageous step, she informed the other woman, who, financially independent, could make a clean break.

Upon her husband’s return, she confronted him, leading to tears and pleas. He moved out, but constant phone calls followed. The wife decided to tell her children about their father’s other family and later initiated divorce proceedings, cutting contact with him. Despite the initial awkwardness, the two families managed to get along during the holidays.

In her final update, she expressed gratitude for the support and declared her intent to log off Reddit and move forward with her life, having divorced her husband.