I (34F) have been married to Jason (39M) for three years. He has two daughters, Emily (10F) and Lily (8F),
and I have a daughter, Ava (12F). Ava has always been rude to Jason and his daughters, refusing to engage with them.
Last week, after Ava destroyed Emilyâs art project, I told her she wouldnât be allowed to join us for Christmas
if she didnât change her behavior. The next night, I got a threatening call from a man who
turned out to be Avaâs dadâs brother. Ava had gone to her dadâs house and twisted the situation.
Jason supports my decision, but my family is upset, saying Iâm pushing Ava away. Now Ava refuses to
apologize and accuses me of choosing my ânew familyâ over her. Did I go too far, or was this necessary?