My son’s behavior has drastically changed from being a devoted husband and father to someone who is unfaithful and neglectful. When my grandson was born with Down syndrome, Mike decided to strain his relationship with Tommy’s mother, Jane. And then he left. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that he’s getting married again.

As mothers, it’s our responsibility to provide motivation and support for our children. I completely agree. And that’s the reason I firmly believe my actions were justified.

Allow me to provide you with the backstory. My son, Mike, decided to tie the knot at a young age due to the unexpected news of his then-girlfriend, Jane, expecting a child. From the moment I met Jane, I was captivated by her. She embodied the ideal girl next door, and I adored that about her for Mike.

Months later, the adorable Tommy, my very first grandchild, came into the world! He was born with Down syndrome and had the most captivating blue eyes. However, Tommy’s birth with Down Syndrome had a profound impact on Jane and Mike’s lives. Mike began being unfaithful to her, and despite their child and shared past, he ultimately decided to file for divorce.

Mike left Jane to take care of Tommy. Obviously, I was still present and willing to go above and beyond to assist them both. It wasn’t the same, however. It is important for a child to have both parents, as long as they are alive and well.

However, Mike showed no interest in seeing his baby or providing any assistance. I was utterly shocked by my son’s lack of compassion.

I pleaded with him to return or at least offer assistance to Jane. However, he consistently closed the door in my face.

And then, things start to get more interesting.

A few weeks ago, my nephew Liam swung by to grab a cake for his mom. You see, I’m the go-to baker in the family. He mentioned that Mike was getting married again.

I was completely taken aback.

To be honest, I didn’t know much about Mike these days. I had no clue about his new job or who he was seeing. It became clear to me that Mike had managed to convince some unfortunate girl to marry him. And it’s disappointing that I wasn’t invited. I requested the address from Liam, and he promptly provided it.

Jane and Tommy were constantly on my mind. What caused Mike’s sudden transformation into a completely different person?

Now let’s jump ahead to the wedding.

I can still vividly recall the sound of Mike’s voice as he spoke his vows while I approached the church. I walked in, carrying Tommy on my hip, his sticky hands tangled in my hair. I will always treasure the priceless shock on Mike’s face.

«Before you say, ‘I do’ again, Michael St. John, meet your first ‘I did’ and the family you abandoned,» I stated.

I addressed his poor fiancée. She was a kind-hearted young girl, and it pained me to see the distress on her face, knowing that I was the cause of it.

Afterwards, the officiant decided to take a short break, instructing the guests to step outside and enjoy a refreshing beverage before the ceremony continued. I was fine with that. Although I had the desire to embarrass Mike, I didn’t want to cause any unnecessary harm to his bride. However, only a small number of individuals left. What I said made most of Mike’s family laugh, but his bride’s family was so shocked they could hardly speak.

I shared everything — from his early marriage to Tommy’s birth, his infidelity towards Jane, and ultimately, his lack of financial support for their son during their divorce. I tried to caution her about the situation she was about to enter.

«He may be my blood,» I said to her, as Mike paced behind her, «but I didn’t raise him to turn out like this. Jane has become more like a daughter to me than Mike is like a son.

I embraced Tommy tightly, my precious grandson who fills my heart with immense love, as he contently sucked his thumb.

«Your son deserves a committed and present father figure. You are horrible, Mike. And such a completely different individual from that wonderful young man I raised and cherished more than anything.»

As I made my exit, the room fell into a state of disbelief. The son stood there, completely taken aback, while his fiancée questioned the person she had once adored.

On the following day, Liam and his mother (my sister) dropped by for a cup of coffee.

Liam mentioned that Mike’s fiancée became emotional when the church doors closed after Tommy and me. According to the account, she allegedly hurled her wedding bouquet at Mike, swiftly removed her shoes, and abruptly departed the ceremony, prompting her family to chase after her.

Mike felt a mix of emotions as he stood in front of the guests, who were all seated and eagerly anticipating Jane’s arrival.

I understand that disrupting his wedding may seem a bit extreme. I must confess. However, the main purpose of this whole situation was to impart a valuable lesson to Mike.

There is still hope for him to fix things and make it right for Tommy. I am willing to welcome Mike back into our family as both a son and a father. Alternatively, if that proves to be too burdensome for him, I would be satisfied if he assumed some form of financial responsibility for Tommy.

But I need your opinion: Have I made a mistake by interfering with my son’s wedding? If so, thank you for understanding.