Melissa, a 33-year-old woman, recently wrote to us seeking help with a serious problem. She’s engaged to the love of her life and is generally very happy in her relationship. However, her future mother-in-law recently revealed some troubling details about her son’s past. This revelation has deeply upset Melissa, and now she’s unsure how to handle this unexpected truth.

Melissa has a painful past experience that has caused her to suffer from PTSD.

Melissa, who is 33 years old, has faced many challenges in her life. Recently, she got engaged to the love of her life, which made her very happy. But now, her happiness is fading because of something she learned accidentally about her fiancé. Melissa wrote to us, seeking advice and support from people who understand her pain.

She began her letter by saying, “It feels like my life is falling apart again, and I can’t believe this is happening for the second time. I had a traumatic experience in a past relationship filled with narcissism, toxicity, and cheating. It was incredibly painful, but my fiancé, Michael, helped me heal.”

“We met four years ago and while we didn’t fall in love right away, we were strongly attracted to each other. Love grew as we discovered each other’s best qualities and became inseparable.”

Melissa described Michael as everything she wanted in a man—kind, caring, open, and emotionally stable. She was overjoyed when they got engaged, dreaming of a future together with a home and children. Michael seemed equally happy.

She trusted Michael completely, believing his past marriage ended amicably. However, recently she discovered a shocking truth about him that shattered her happiness just as they were planning their wedding.

She explained, “My relationship with Michael’s parents has been warm and friendly. His mother, Stephanie, seemed hesitant about our engagement at first, but I didn’t think much of it. One morning, Stephanie called me urgently, asking if Michael was home. When I said no, she rushed over to talk to me.

Stephanie shared a difficult truth about Michael’s past with Melissa, revealing that eight years ago, he had cheated on his ex-wife while she was pregnant. Despite trying to reconcile, Michael cheated again, leading to their divorce. Melissa was devastated by this revelation.

“Now I’m torn,” Melissa said. “I love Michael deeply, but I feel foolish staying with someone capable of such betrayal. I’m conflicted—I want to believe in our love, but I can’t ignore the red flags. Is it possible for Michael to change? Or should I leave him before it’s too late?”

Melissa is struggling with her emotions and the decision ahead of her. She asked for advice on whether Michael can change or if she should end their relationship and move on.