r/Offmychest: Husband's Affair, CPS Nightmare, Medical Trauma, and Family Betrayal

Husband's Affair with Stepsister

• 💔 A user discovered her husband is having an affair with his stepsister, a situation that previously led to counseling after it first occurred years ago.
• ⚠️ The user suspects the affair has resumed due to her husband's secretive behavior and the scent of his sister's perfume.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The user initially stayed with her husband for the sake of their children, but the narrative questions the impact of this decision.

False CPS Accusation and Divorce

• ⚖️ A father recounts a traumatic experience where his son's accidental black eye led to a false accusation of abuse by his wife.
• 🏫 A teacher's direct question to the child, "Did your mommy hit you?", prompted a "yes" response, triggering a CPS investigation.
• 💔 Despite the mother being found not guilty, the ordeal severely strained their relationship, leading to divorce.
• 🗣️ The father emphasizes that children often lie, contrasting with the CPS worker's belief that "kids don't lie about these things."

Medically Induced Coma Awareness

• 🏥 A 27-year-old details experiencing a second open-heart surgery, remaining conscious during a medically induced coma.
• 👂 The individual heard doctors, nurses, and family, felt procedures like suctioning and wiping, but could not move or signal their awareness.
• 😨 Doctors and family were horrified upon learning the patient was awake, leading to an investigation into the incident.

Terminal Illness and Comforting Gestures

• 🎗️ A story is shared about a high school boy with terminal cancer who was an honorary football player.
• 🤗 Cheerleaders, including the narrator, helped make his final high school experience memorable.
• 🤝 The boy, in his weakened state, sought physical comfort from the narrator, cupping her breast, which she allowed.
• 😔 He did not survive to graduate, and the narrator reflects on whether her actions provided him comfort.

Family Betrayal and KFC Craving

• 🍗 A person with severe period pain ordered KFC, but upon waking from painkillers, found her family had eaten all the food, leaving only bones.
• 🚗 The user drove to KFC again to reorder the food, this time eating it in front of her family, who then apologized.

Overcoming Parental Disapproval

• 🚪 A young adult was kicked out by her mother at 18, who believed she should struggle.
• 🎓 Despite her mother's discouragement, she pursued university with a loan and earned a PhD.
• 💖 She met her wealthy partner at university, keeping her partner's wealth a secret from her mother.
• 🏆 The narrator expresses gratitude for the life she built independently, working in public health.