Every wedding has its rituals, and one of the most well-known is the question, “Does anyone object?” For many, this is just a ceremonial pause—a symbolic moment of fun. But for me, that question became the spark for a night that would alter my life in ways I never imagined.
Standing at the altar, full of hope and excitement for the future, I was ready to begin a new chapter with Brian by my side. Then, out of nowhere, my mother stood up with eyes shimmering with feigned tears and dramatic resolve.
In a voice both shocking and heart-breaking, she declared that the man I was about to marry was unworthy of my love. Her outburst rocked the room, threatening to unravel our family’s unity before our vows had even been spoken.
