Reddit Stories: Husband Forced to Take in Estranged Daughter, Wedding Officiant Drama

AITA for Forcing Husband to Take in Estranged Daughter?

• 🎯 OP's husband has an estranged 13-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, with whom he has no relationship due to the mother's interference and the daughter's hurtful comments.
• ⚠️ The daughter reported sexual assault at home, her mother disappeared, and CPS wants her to live with OP and her husband.
• 💔 OP insists they take the daughter in, believing it's the right thing to do, while her husband wants to decline, citing lack of relationship, younger children, and no experience with trauma.
• 🤝 After a fight, they agree to discuss it calmly, with OP realizing her husband is also hurting and overwhelmed by the situation.

Path to Healing and Support

• 🚀 In an update, OP's husband agrees to take legal responsibility for his daughter and is seeking emergency custody, but she will not live with them initially.
• 🏥 They are arranging inpatient therapy for the daughter and the husband is taking leave from work to be available.
• 💖 The couple commits to being her support system, providing therapy, legal counsel, and financial assistance, without conditional expectations of her playing family.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family therapy is initiated to discuss the sister with their children, and the husband begins therapy for his guilt.

Wedding Officiant's Attire Mishap

• 💍 A couple planning their wedding was shocked when their officiant, a family member, revealed his intended attire: a hooded jacket with a Tree of Gondor design, described as a mix of Assassin's Creed and Lord of the Rings, with baggy pants.
• 😬 The officiant initially claimed he had no suit, then refused to wear a jacket, and his chosen outfit was a last-minute purchase of questionable quality.
• ❓ The couple, who are also practicing pagans, were concerned about the officiant's lack of communication and his assumption of Celtic themes, which were not part of their plan.

Resolution and Wedding Day Success

• ✅ After a conversation, the officiant understood it was the couple's wedding and stepped up, assisting with various wedding preparations and covering costs.
• 🌟 On the wedding day, he dressed appropriately, took his officiant duties seriously, and was a supportive family member, contributing to a successful and happy event.
• 💡 The experience taught OP that no matter what choices are made during wedding planning, some people will find reasons to judge, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's gut.