While I was away, my husband and his mom disposed of my cat—and I never saw it coming when my neighbor stepped in to help me get even

After a trip, I returned to find my mother-in-law, Carol, had “freed” me from my beloved cat, Benji. She claimed I was obsessed with him and needed to focus on starting a family, but thanks to my neighbor Lisa, I got Benji back and found the strength to confront my useless husband.

Carol had given Benji to my high school bully, Samantha, under the guise of a gift. Lisa recorded it all, showing Carol delivering Benji to Samantha’s townhouse. Armed with the video, I confronted Carol and John, demanding to know where my cat was. I retrieved Benji from Samantha after threatening to expose her and Carol’s involvement online.

Back home, I told Carol and John to leave, revealing that the house was in my name alone, and John had been hiding his gambling from her. I filed for divorce and reclaimed my life, with Benji by my side, ready for a fresh start.