My Ex Wanted to Skip Child Support for a European Vacation—So I Gave Him a Suitcase He’ll Never Forget

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I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

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On his next visitation weekend, instead of dropping off Lily, I left a large suitcase at his front door. When he opened it, his face drained of color. On top sat a note that read:

“Since you’d prefer to ‘pause’ being a father for five months to go on vacation, here are five months’ worth of supplies Lily would need. You wanted to skip supporting her, so I figured you’d rather handle these needs directly instead of sending the money.”

Inside the suitcase, I’d packed:

  • Five months’ worth of non-perishable groceries

  • Toiletries like shampoo, soap, and toothpaste

  • School supplies

  • Clothes (she’s growing fast)

  • Medicine cabinet basics

  • Receipts for her dance classes and school activities

  • Utility bills (her share)

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