My husband and his mother decided, without consulting me, that I should quit my job. At first, I thought it was a joke, but I quickly realized they were serious.
I worked as a financial consultant, a job I loved, but my mother-in-law, Diane, always had strong opinions on everything. Ethan, a mama’s boy, took her advice as gospel, even when it was unreasonable.
One day, Ethan told me he and Diane had decided I should quit my job. They argued it was best for the family, and that my work took up too much time. They believed a woman’s value came from her ability to care for the home, not her career.
At first, I played along, but then I realized this was about control. They thought my income was unnecessary and that I should serve them instead. So, I quit my job and cut off my financial support.
Over time, the consequences hit. Diane’s luxury treatments vanished, Ethan’s wardrobe upgrades stopped, and their comfortable life unraveled. When Ethan finally realized the financial impact, I revealed the truth: I had been the one paying for their lifestyle all along.
After a month of watching them struggle, I told Ethan I was going back to work. But I also announced I’d be filing for divorce. Their world came crashing down, and I was ready to move on.
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