Our wedding was a joyful day—except for my sister-in-law, Jenna. She complained constantly about the weather, her dress, and how she looked. In every picture, she was either scowling or rolling her eyes. Still, my wife Nina included her with kindness and grace.
When we shared the photos later, Jenna exploded. Furious about how she looked, she demanded we delete every image that included her. “If you post them, I’m done with you both,” she warned, clearly more focused on appearances than memories.
So, I got creative. Jenna was always at the edge of the frame, so I simply cropped her out. We shared the beautifully edited photos—no drama, no Jenna. The next day, she called, livid. “You erased me!” she yelled.
I calmly reminded her, “You asked not to be seen.” Nina didn’t miss her in the photos—in fact, she felt relief. For once, we set boundaries with Jenna, and it felt like the first step toward reclaiming our peace.