Childbirth is a miraculous event, but for one Reddit user, it became a painful and life-changing ordeal.

When her newborn daughter’s skin tone appeared darker than expected, her husband, Jim, immediately accused her of infid_elity. Without speaking to her, he announced the accusation on social media, threw her belongings out, changed the locks, and refused to pick her up from the hospital. Left with no choice, she moved in with her parents, devastated by the accusations.

Weeks later, a DNA test revealed the baby was indeed Jim’s, exposing a family secret: Jim unknowingly had 30% African ancestry due to an affair involving his great-grandmother. Overcome with guilt, Jim apologized and begged for forgiveness, but the damage was done.

The woman couldn’t forgive him for his disrespect and lack of trust. Despite family suggestions of therapy, she chose to separate, gaining primary custody of their daughter while allowing Jim visitation rights.

Redditors supported her decision, pointing out the lasting trauma Jim’s actions caused. For her, the betrayal was too deep to repair.

What do you think? Was she justified in leaving Jim after his behavior?