My Ex’s New Wife Shoved My Daughter out of a Family Photo at Her Wedding and Yelled, ‘You’re Not My Family!’

I’m Laura, 35. Two years after my divorce, I thought co-parenting with my ex, Eric, was working—until he asked me to bring our 5-year-old daughter, Sophie, to his wedding. I agreed for her sake.

But when we arrived, everything fell apart. While Eric was busy with guests, his new wife, Natalie, cornered Sophie and snapped, “You’re not family. You’re not in my photos.” She even shoved her, making my daughter cry.

I grabbed Sophie and left immediately.

When Eric called, panicked, I told him what happened. Word spread fast at the reception, guests walked out, and after reviewing CCTV, Eric confronted Natalie. The wedding practically collapsed.

That night, Eric came to apologize to Sophie, telling her she would always be his family.

And I realized this:
Co-parenting isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about protecting your child, even if it means walking away.