My gender reveal party, meant to be a joyful celebration, turned into a disaster when my mother-in-law Margaret decided to sabotage it. The day started beautifully, with 23 guests enjoying a sunny afternoon in our decorated backyard. As the anticipation built for the big reveal, I tried to ignore Aunt Linda’s critical remarks about the party’s extravagance, brushing them off as old-fashioned opinions.

When the moment finally arrived, instead of the expected pink or blue confetti, black confetti rained down, causing confusion. My niece Sophie revealed that she saw Margaret switch the confetti cannon, believing these parties were “nonsense” and brought bad luck. When confronted, Margaret unapologetically admitted to the switch, citing her belief in superstitions and her disapproval of my pregnancy before marriage.

Her actions led to a heated confrontation, where I finally stood up to her meddling. Since that day, Margaret hasn’t spoken to us or met her grandson. While it saddened us, we found peace by choosing our happiness over her toxic influence.