My DIL Excluded Me From the Gender Reveal Party, Saying I’m “Not Family” — Big Mistake

I’ve been doting on her throughout the pregnancy and making sure she feels supported. When I offered to help with the gender reveal, I did it because I truly thought we were close. That was when Amy said, “Don’t come, it’s for family only.

I don’t want outsiders there.”

Her words cut deeply. I didn’t argue; I just smiled through the hurt and went home. What she didn’t realize was that I had been in the middle of updating my will, planning to leave a six-figure trust to both their new baby and Amy’s daughter to support their futures.

I was actually going to announce it at the gender-reveal party as a surprise. Instead, on the day of the reveal, I sent them an envelope. Amy opened it, expecting money.Continue reading…