Honesty is the best policy. But sometimes we choose to forgo telling the truth in order to simplify a situation or spare someone’s feelings. “Yes, sweetie. I loved the play! Your acting was spectacular, and the writing was brilliant.”

But it’s never too late to tell the truth, especially if it’s necessary to make sure that your side of the story is heard. One mom recently reached out to Reddit detailing how she finally told her son the truth about his father’s behavior during their marriage. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared and an update from the author.

This mother shielded her son from the real reason she divorced his father for years

But when she found out lies were being spread about her, she decided that it’s time for him to

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