Discovering my daughter Amy’s affair shattered my trust. As a single mom, she should have known better. She promised to end it, but I caught her lying. Seeing her continue with Stan, her best friend Martha’s husband, was heartbreaking. I knew I had to act.

Martha and Amy had been inseparable, making Amy’s betrayal even worse. I confronted Martha after finding evidence. She was devastated but appreciated my honesty. Despite this, she invited me to her and Stan’s anniversary party. I feared the worst but attended.

During dinner, Martha exposed the affair publicly. The room fell silent as she declared, “Stan cheated on me with Amy, my best friend.” Amy looked horrified, and Martha announced she wanted a divorce. She ended with a poignant slideshow of happier times, leaving everyone in shock.

Amy didn’t know I revealed her secret. She agreed to therapy and cut ties with Stan. My fear now is losing her trust and my grandkids. But I couldn’t let her continue such destructive behavior without facing consequences.

Am I a bad mother for betraying my daughter? I hope not. I acted out of love, hoping to guide her back to a better path.