"Why I Chose Team Brooklyn: I Left My Ex Because of a Nightmare Mother-in-Law, and Victoria's Cutoff is Justified!"

A MUM has told how she’s Team Brooklyn after she divorced her first husband because of her overbearing mother-in-law.

Joanna, who lives in Scotland, has been following the Beckham family unrest closely and admits the conflict between Victoria, 51, and son is reminiscent of her ex-spouse.

Brooklyn and Nicola hit out at David and Victoria.Credit: AP The family are embroiled in a bitter dispute.Credit: Splash

Just as Posh Spice stands accused of meddling in her boy’s marriage with Nicola Peltz, the 29-year-old recalls how her in-law ruined her relationship.

She said: “If it’s true that his parents were controlling or overly involved in his marriage, then yes, it strongly reminds me of my own experience.

“I didn’t feel free in my marriage, and I often felt that my mother-in-law wanted to control almost everything.

“I truly believe parents should stay in their lane. They can offer advice and share their views, but they should never push, interfere, or try to control their adult children’s lives.

“We raise our children, and then we have to trust them enough to let them go… to let them fly, make their own mistakes, and learn from them. That’s healthy.

“Once children are adults, it’s not our place to dictate their choices. Guidance can be offered gently, but ultimately, their lives are their own.

“No matter what the Beckhams’ reasons for their choices were, no reason is ever good enough for parents to control their adult children or stand in the way of their freedom and happiness.

“Everyone deserves the chance to live their own life without guilt, pressure, or emotional control, especially from the people who are meant to love them unconditionally.”

In his explosive statement on Monday, Brooklyn, 26, accused his mum of dancing “inappropriately on me”.

His camp claimed he was left in tears while wife Nicola was devastated — with the events captured on videotape.

The former photographer has been estranged from his family since the start of last year — even missing his dad’s 50th birthday celebrations in May.

He got hitched on his wife’s billionaire father Nelson’s estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in April 2022.

Brooklyn said he does not want to “reconcile” with his family and accused his parents of “attacking” him and his wife in the press, saying they tried “endlessly to ruin” his relationship.

Joanna admires the aspiring chef’s bravery in speaking out and wishes her own ex-husband had the same fortitude.

The mum, who is now happily married again, said: “My ex-husband was an only child, and his mother had no partner. Her entire emotional world revolved around him, so when he got married and moved out, she struggled deeply with that change.

“I don’t believe she hated me personally , I believe she resented me because, in her eyes, I “took her son away.”

“From the beginning, she criticised almost everything I did. She checked whether the house was cleaned properly, whether I hoovered correctly, whether I washed and ironed her son’s shirts the “right” way, and whether I cooked well enough for him. It felt constant and intrusive.

“One incident that really stayed with me was when my husband and I went away for days. When we returned, our home had been completely reorganised. Cupboards, wardrobes… everything. Even my underwear had been folded into neat piles.

“For years, I felt like she was breathing down my neck. Over time, I developed severe mental health issues as a result.

“Naturally, this strain spilled into the marriage. I did everything I could to save it, but a marriage needs two people working together. Ultimately, it didn’t survive.”

She added: “He took her side most of the time. And even when he did say something to her, it felt more like ticking a box than truly standing up for me.

“He wasn’t firm or confident in what he was saying. Looking back, I think he did it mainly to keep me happy, because as soon as she started crying or reacting emotionally, he would immediately back down and never push the conversation any further.

“He consistently put her before me and before our marriage. And while no one should ever be forced to choose between a parent and a spouse, once you’re married, your partner and the life you’re building together should come first. That never happened in my case.”