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Man cancels wedding after fiancée refuses to include his daughter
A seemingly happy engagement turns sour
The 45-year-old had been married before and shared 50/50 custody of his daughter, “P”, with his ex-wife. When he met his now-ex fiancée, “S”, she and P got along well, and everything seemed to be falling into place.
"I divorced my ex-wife on good terms and we share 50/50 custody of P. She is now 11. After I divorced my ex-wife, I met my now fiancée (S). S and my daughter got along very well. After five years in my relationship with S, I proposed."
Excited for the big day, S immediately started planning—picking a venue, choosing bridesmaids, and selecting her niece as the flower girl.
The first red flag: ‘She doesn’t fit the part’
The issue began when he suggested that P should also be a flower girl, alongside S’s niece. Her reaction caught him off guard.
"S looked at me funny and then said that she didn't think that P would 'fit the part,'" he recalled.
Feeling unsettled, he told her his daughter needed to be part of the wedding. Instead of reconsidering, S stood her ground and dismissed the idea.
"She said that the girls in the wedding were up to her and that my daughter wouldn’t be one of them."
That was the moment he realized this wasn’t just about wedding preferences—it was about how she truly felt about his daughter’s place in their future.
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His daughter’s words broke his heart
Later that day, he spent time with P, who was already looking forward to the wedding and assumed she would be part of it.
"She thought she would look pretty in whatever dress S picked for her."
Hearing this hit him hard, and he decided to step back and think. He texted S, telling her he’d be staying at a friend’s place for a while.
Instead of understanding, her mother reached out, accusing him of overreacting.
"My MIL texted me saying I am overreacting and that my daughter doesn't have to be in my wedding and I was an a** for saying that I would cancel."
The truth comes out—and it’s worse than he imagined
Determined to get a straight answer, he met with S to talk things through. That’s when she revealed her real reason for excluding P.
"She sat in silence, so I asked the first question, 'Why does P not fit the part, and why don't you want her in the wedding at all?' Her answer full-on shocked me."
S confessed that after the wedding, she expected him to become a "holiday visit-only dad." She wanted him to give up custody and only see P a few times a year.
Not only that—she didn’t want P in the wedding photos because she wouldn’t be around much afterward.
He ends the engagement on the spot
Realizing there was no coming back from this, he calmly removed his engagement ring.
"I kept my cool, calmly took her hand, and pulled my engagement ring off."
S burst into tears, insisting that they shouldn’t end the relationship over this and that she could change. But for him, the damage was done.
"I told her I wanted her things moved out by next week and that she could come get them when my daughter wasn’t home."
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The internet rallies behind him
Reddit users overwhelmingly sided with the dad, praising him for choosing his daughter over a toxic relationship.
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u/muppetjonbonjovi called out S’s controlling behavior, writing:
"Props to you for standing up for your daughter! That's exactly what a good dad should do. Your fiancée is trying to diminish your daughter's role in your wedding. Whatever bullsh*t she means by her not 'fitting the part,' sends up huge red flags to me too."
Others agreed that this was a sign of much bigger problems ahead.
One commenter, u/dry-structure-6231, summed it up well:
"I hope you are seriously reconsidering the marriage."
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A father’s choice that left no room for doubt
For this dad, the decision was clear: his daughter comes first, no matter what.
Instead of ignoring the red flags, he took a stand—and in doing so, ensured that his daughter will always know her place in his life is unshakable.
And as for the honeymoon? He had a better idea.
"Our honeymoon was supposed to be in Hawaii. Looks like P and I will be going instead."
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9-year-old with autism stuns the world with an IQ higher than Einstein
Bullied for being different, now recognized for her brilliance
School was a difficult place for Pérez, not because of academics, but because of cruel classmates who singled her out for being different. Diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum that affects social interactions, she often felt like an outsider.
While speaking to the Yucatan Times, her mother, Nallely Sanchez, recalled a particularly heartbreaking moment.
"I saw that Adhara was playing in a little house and they locked her up. And they started to chant: 'Oddball, weirdo!' And then they started hitting the little house. So I said, I don't want her to suffer."
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A breakthrough that changed everything
As the bullying intensified, Pérez fell into depression and lost interest in school. Teachers reported that she slept through class, even though her parents knew she was exceptionally intelligent at home.
Recognizing that traditional education wasn’t the right fit, her mother sought therapy and alternative learning options. That’s when Pérez’s remarkable IQ was discovered, setting her on an entirely new path.
A child prodigy races through school
Once placed in an accelerated learning environment, Pérez excelled beyond expectations. She sped through her academic milestones, completing:
- Elementary school by 5
- Middle school by 6
- High school by 8
Currently, she is attending Universidad CNCI in Mexico, studying systems engineering and mathematics, according to KNSD.
Recognition and big dreams for the future
Even while pursuing college degrees, Pérez has found time to write a book about her experiences, titled “Do Not Give Up” (translated to English). Her accomplishments earned her a spot on Forbes México’s 100 Most Powerful Women—an extraordinary honor for someone so young.
She also gave a presentation on black holes at an event hosted by the Institute of Art and Culture (IMAC) in Tijuana, where her knowledge left both children and adults stunned.
"I'm surprised because how can a little girl know so much more than an adult? She already has two college careers," said Karen Alonso, who attended the event.
Pérez has already started an exciting career in spaceRepresentative photo by Iván Díaz | Unsplash
A personal invitation from the University of Arizona
Pérez’s story caught the attention of Robert Robbins, President of the University of Arizona, who personally invited her to study astronomy at the school.
"I was thrilled to read about your incredible story online and to find out that your dream school is the University of Arizona," Robbins wrote in a letter, according to The Arizona Republic.
"We have many outstanding space sciences programs, you would have many opportunities to work side by side with the world's leading experts... You have a bright future ahead of you, and I hope to welcome you on campus one day as a Wildcat."
To prepare for the opportunity, Pérez is currently learning English.
Inventing a smart device to help autistic children
Beyond academics, Pérez is also working on technology to help other autistic kids. According to Vogue México, she is developing a smart bracelet designed to monitor emotions and help prevent seizures or outbursts.
"I’m making a bracelet that measures kids' emotions, and then parents will be able to see what emotion their kids have by checking a phone, tablet, or computer," she explained.
Her work aims to improve the lives of children with autism and other developmental disorders, proving that her brilliance extends far beyond the classroom.
Teacher unleashes glorious payback against school after forced to pay for class trip himself
School excursions often provide unforgettable experiences and bonding opportunities for students, but for teachers, they can be loaded with logistical headaches. So when a teacher was asked to single-handedly finance a field trip—with zero compensation—Reddit user u/Unfunded_Teacher took to the platform to vent about this bizarre demand.
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“Want me to pay out-of-pocket to take students to the zoo? Okay, but you’ll miss out on a killer photo shoot,” read the title of their Reddit post. In 2017, the teacher oversaw a class of 18 children, and a sudden curriculum change mandated a zoo visit. However, the school insisted that, since the budget had been set months before, the teacher would foot the entire bill for all 18 students.
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Administrators also insisted the teacher snap photos for the school’s Facebook page. With no reimbursement and an empty-handed budget, the teacher came up with a clever alternative: “I love my students but I love my savings too, not as much as my students but still. I couldn’t justify spending over €360 (approx $389) on a single, non-tangible thing. So, I took the kids down to a local farmer, Pete’s farm. All Pete asked for was a 5 euro ($5.46) donation per person and that too was voluntary.”
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Rather than blowing hundreds at the zoo, the teacher offered around €50 (about $54) to good old Pete, who let the students see an assortment of farm animals. “I gladly emailed the pictures to them, with a subject title of ‘Petting Zoo Pictures’. I got an email back simply saying that my conduct was not exemplary. No reprimand, no written-up warning but no photos for admin too. The kids enjoyed it though,” the teacher wrote. Although the original Reddit post was eventually deleted, commenters remained stunned by the school’s gall.
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In the comment section, user u/saraphilipp suggested, “I’d have told them for $400 you can have the photos. You see, my budget was created at the beginning of the year and you’ll have to pay out of pocket for the photographer fees.” Meanwhile, u/GozerDestructor quipped, “You should make the photos look as bleak and Soviet as possible. A cold, grey field, with one sad child holding the tether of a single goat (Use the ugliest child and ugliest goat available).”
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User u/river_song25 didn’t hold back: “I would have told the school flat out hell no. The zoo trip is the school’s idea, not mine, and I won’t be spending my money for myself and 18 kids (and probably some adults since no way am I dealing with 18 kids by myself at the zoo) … Either the school pays or the kids can simply NOT go to the zoo at all, because no way am I spending my money … to pay $360+ in admission tickets fees to the zoo for other people.”
When other commenters doubted the story’s accuracy, user squid52 retorted, “I’m shocked at the number of people who think this is unrealistic. It’s like… have you ever actually listened to a teacher? We all have stories like this… Every single teacher has spent their own money—often a lot—on things that should be provided by the employer. At the same time, having our time stolen by the employer. It’s a big mess.”
She gave her baby up for adoption. Years later, he named his son after her.
"I didn't sleep for three days."
— Schauna Austin
After those fleeting days, Riley was adopted by another family, who named him Steven. In most closed adoptions, birth parents and adoptive parents remain strangers to one another, their identities kept confidential. But Steven’s adoptive family had a different idea.
A family with room for love
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Steven’s adoptive mother, Jennifer Schoebinger, saw no reason to keep Austin out of their son’s life. She and her husband, Chris Schoebinger, believed that love only grows when shared.
"You can't have too many people loving you, right?"
— Jennifer Schoebinger
From the very beginning, the Schoebingers made sure Austin remained connected. They sent her stacks of photos and created bound books every year documenting Steven’s life—the big moments and the little ones. They wanted Austin to know her son’s story so that if and when the time came, they could pick up right where they left off.
A lifelong bond
When Steven turned 7 years old, his parents felt the time was right for him to meet his birth mother. From that moment on, he and Austin formed a special bond.
Austin became more than just a biological connection—she became someone he made memories with. She even taught him how to fish, a tradition they continue to this day.
"I was blessed beyond words."
— Schauna Austin
Steven, now 26 years old, looks back on his unique upbringing with gratitude.
"I kind of got the best of both worlds, for sure," he said.
Now married and a father himself, Steven paid tribute to the woman who gave him life in a deeply meaningful way: He named his own child Riley, the name Austin had originally given him at birth.
Chris Schoebinger reflected on what this journey had taught their family.
"Sometimes we create barriers where barriers don't need to be."
— Chris Schoebinger
Another remarkable reunion
Stories like Austin’s show the power of love and openness in adoption, and she’s not alone. Deanna Shrodes, an ordained minister who was adopted as a baby, searched for her biological father for decades.
At 27 years old, she reconnected with her birth mother, Sally King, and they built a close relationship. But when King passed away in 2019, she left one secret unspoken—Shrodes' father’s identity.
Determined to find him, Shrodes took matters into her own hands. She knew only two things: He was Greek, and he was from Richmond, Virginia. She joined multiple DNA registries and even created a Facebook group dedicated to tracking him down.
Finally, in May of this year, a DNA match led her to a cousin she never knew. That cousin gave her the answer she had been searching for: Her father was Gus Nicholas, a 92-year-old man living in a nursing home.
When Shrodes finally met him, they shared an instant connection. Now, she visits him regularly, making up for lost time and ensuring he feels loved in his final years.
The power of love in adoption
Adoption stories are often filled with loss, but they can also be filled with love. Schauna Austin’s journey proves that family isn’t defined by legal papers—it's defined by the love we choose to share. Thanks to the Schoebingers’ open hearts, Austin never had to wonder if her son was loved. She knew.
And Steven? He got to grow up surrounded by that love, from both the family who raised him and the mother who gave him life.
His story, like Shrodes’, reminds us that sometimes, the best families aren’t just the ones we’re born into—they're the ones who make room for love in all its forms.