A father of a 10-year-old boy shared his distress on Reddit after a painful incident at his stepdaughter’s birthday. He’s been married for 8 years to a woman with four children, treating them as his own.

However, his wife’s neglect of his son—who lost his mother two years ago—has been heartbreaking. At the party, she asked his son to step out of a family photo, wanting only “her” children in it. The father confronted her, emphasizing the importance of unity in their blended family. Now, torn between defending his son and preserving his marriage, he seeks advice on how to handle the situation.