I Locked My Ex’s Side Chick Out in the Middle of Winter — Petty or Poetic Justice?
This story is nothing short of a mic-drop moment in petty revenge history. OP (20F at the time) had endured years of abuse and manipulation from her ex-husband (26M). Coerced into marriage and left to handle the brunt of parenting, she finally found the strength to escape—by cleverly using therapeutic techniques to convince him the divorce was his idea. But before she could walk away cleanly, she got the ultimate chance at revenge.
During their messy split, childcare was an issue—and her ex pushed for his new side chick to babysit their toddler. OP was reluctant but agreed, until her son came home crying, saying the girlfriend locked him out in the cold and laughed at him through the window. Furious and protective, OP took swift action: she found new childcare, then drove straight to the home she still legally shared with her ex. She called 911 and reported a stranger in her house.
The police came, the side chick had no proof of residency, and OP—with the mail to prove ownership—had her removed on the spot. She didn’t press charges. Just changed the keypad and let her walk off into the freezing cold.
Her final words to her ex? “Now she knows what it feels like to be locked out in the cold.” Was it cold-blooded revenge—or karmic justice served chilled?
They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but sometimes that can be literally too
After escaping a coercive marriage, a woman was faced with one last problem: her ex’s mistress
Let’s talk about locking someone out in winter—literally and metaphorically—and why this story, while dramatic, hits all the right revenge notes. From toxic relationships to custody boundaries to karma and justice, this one’s got layers.
1. Coerced Marriage and Control Games
First off, let’s acknowledge the power imbalance in the relationship. A 20-year-old being coerced into marriage by a 26-year-old? 🚩🚩🚩 That’s textbook emotional abuse and manipulation. OP describes how he pushed her to “prove her love” by marrying him—a red flag that became the foundation for years of toxic behavior.
What stands out here is that she didn’t just leave. She strategized. She learned communication techniques, practiced them, and eventually turned his own manipulation tactics back on him. That’s next-level emotional survival.
2. The Babysitter From Hell
Let’s move on to the babysitting situation. You’ve got a toddler begging not to go back. Why? Because the side chick (the girlfriend of OP’s ex) locked him outside in the freezing cold and laughed at him.
Let that sink in:
- A grown adult
- Left a child out in winter
- For not following directions
- And laughed about it
This isn’t just mean. It’s potentially illegal. Child protective services (CPS) could’ve been involved. This woman had no formal childcare training, wasn’t vetted, and likely wasn’t authorized legally to even be alone with the child. The only thing saving her from charges was OP’s mercy.
3. Calling the Cops: Was It Legal?
Now, some might wonder: Was it okay to call the cops if she wasn’t dangerous?
Yes. Totally.
OP still legally lived there. The girlfriend? No tenancy rights. She couldn’t show proof of address. No mail, no lease, no documents—nothing. That’s all it takes for police to remove someone from a residence.
And OP played it perfectly. Calm tone. Reported it like a stranger trespassing. Pulled out mail to prove her claim. That’s how you win a standoff with grace.
4. Revenge vs Righteousness
Okay, now let’s talk petty vs justified.
Sure, kicking someone out in the dead of winter near the Canadian border sounds intense. But let’s be real: this woman laughed while a toddler cried in the cold. The symbolism of that door locking behind her? Yeah—it was ice-cold in the most satisfying way.
Was it petty? Yeah. Was it karma? Definitely. This wasn’t just “getting even.” It was a mom drawing a hard line: you don’t mess with my kid.
5. Lessons in Boundaries and Comebacks
The most powerful part of this story? OP didn’t scream. Didn’t throw punches. She used the law, her voice, and her boundaries.
She didn’t press charges. She didn’t create drama for clout. She just made it clear: you lost access to my life the second you hurt my child.
6. What’s the Takeaway Here?
- If you’re dealing with a toxic ex, document everything
- Never let someone near your kid if your gut says no
- Don’t be afraid to use the law to protect yourself
- Revenge doesn’t have to be loud—sometimes, it’s a locked door and a cold walk
The internet erupted in applause, calling her act of revenge completely and totally justified
This wasn’t just petty. It was poetic. A woman who spent years being controlled finally flipped the script—not with violence, but with strategy, restraint, and a killer exit line.
She gave the ex’s girlfriend a taste of the cold she’d dished out to a child. And honestly? That’s the kind of revenge we raise a glass to.