My ex and I have been divorced for 2 years and have two kids. My ex got a new girlfriend. I thought she seemed nice.
But then she started posting photos of my kids. I politely asked her to stop, but she refused. So, I went to her IG, and was horrified to find endless public posts with my children in them — their names, their school uniforms, and even photos taken during private family moments I hadn’t seen before.
Instead of reacting emotionally, I reached out again — kindly, but firmly — explaining why safety and boundaries matter. I told her I appreciated her caring about the kids, but that sharing their identity publicly without consent wasn’t acceptable. She brushed it off, saying she was “just proud” and wanted to show the world her new family.
realized then that this wasn’t about malice — it was about understanding and respect. Still, I needed to protect my children. So I spoke with my ex calmly, without accusations.
To my relief, she eventually apologized. She admitted she hadn’t realized how serious it was and took the photos down immediately. We agreed on a family rule — no posting pictures of the kids without both parents’ consent.
