My husband, Ethan, and his mother decided, without me, that I should quit my job. At first, I thought it was a joke, but Ethan was serious. He and his mother believed my career didn’t matter and that I should focus on being a housekeeper.
Ethan was a mama’s boy, always taking Diane’s advice, including how I should prioritize family over my career. One day, he told me I should quit my job to help Diane at home, claiming it was for the best. He even suggested that my work made me neglect household duties, and Diane agreed, saying a woman’s value was in her ability to care for her family.
They thought they could control me by making me quit, but I played along. I took an extended leave from work, cutting off my financial support. At first, they didn’t notice, but soon, their luxuries like spa visits, fancy groceries, and shopping trips disappeared. The sacrifices began piling up.
One evening, Ethan realized we were struggling financially. I revealed that I was the one funding their lifestyle and pointed out that they would have to adjust without my income. Eventually, after a month of hardship, I told Ethan I was returning to work—and filing for divorce.
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