We Wonder Why That First Marriage Didn’t Work Out?

CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of physical violence

My dad’s first wife likes to plan family gatherings on the same day we have ours. We’re not sure if it’s intentional, but it sure does happen a lot. This time around, our stepsister has accompanied her dad and is joining us for our gathering.

Sister: “Hey, [Stepsister], you’re always welcome here, but why did you decide that this was the year you were gonna come with Dad?”

Stepsister: “Well, last year my mom and aunt got into a fist fight at my grandmother’s house. Don’t want to have to deal with that drama.”

Sister: “Wow, I hope it wasn’t too bad.”

Stepsister: “My mom banged her head off of every cabinet and countertop in the house.”

Me: “All of them?!”

Sister: “Small house? Or was your mom just super dedicated to the task?”

Stepsister: “Sorry, I should have said kitchen, not house. She was very dedicated to the kitchen portion, though…”

She started spending a lot more time at our place!