For 10 Days, My Husband Claimed to Be Sleeping in His Car — I Thought He Was Cheating, but the Reality Was Crazier

My husband, Eric, asked for space after 12 years of marriage, which was unusual for him. He packed a bag and said he’d sleep in his car for a few nights. I immediately feared the worst—maybe he was cheating or leaving me.

For ten nights, he returned late, exhausted and distant, but denied anything was wrong. I followed him one night and discovered he was simply sleeping in his car at the park, recording bedtime stories for our kids. When I confronted him, he revealed he had cancer and was preparing for the worst.

Eric spent his remaining months creating memories for our kids, but ultimately, the disease took him. After his death, I listened to a recording he left for me, a story about our life together. It brought me comfort, and now, when days feel too heavy, I listen to his voice and smile again.