Love alone doesn’t make a relationship healthy—without respect, empathy, and emotional safety, it becomes a trap. Betrayal can expose this truth, and during pregnancy, it becomes even more critical.
At 34 weeks, my husband pulled a “fire” prank, triggering my trauma from a childhood house fire. He knew it would hurt me deeply. That night, I locked myself in our bedroom, unable to sleep, and the next morning, I filed for divorce.
His apology couldn’t repair the broken trust. While my dad supported me, my mom urged forgiveness. But I chose my peace, my safety—and most importantly, my child’s well-being. I couldn’t raise a child in a home where I was mocked and emotionally harmed.
Now, two days later, I won’t look back. His messages go unread. I’ve chosen a future grounded in respect and safety. Because love without respect isn’t love—it’s control—and I refuse to live that lie.