I never thought I’d become the kind of woman who goes through her husband’s things. But that’s exactly where I found myself.
I’m 47. I live in Ohio. I’ve been married to Mark for over two decades. We’ve raised five kids together, built a life the hard way with no shortcuts, just years of showing up, even when it wasn’t easy.
Or at least, that’s what I thought we had.
That’s exactly where I found myself.
Mark’s promotion had been the focus for months. It was a big step up and a bigger responsibility. The company wasn’t holding back either — they planned a full event that Friday night. A ballroom, speeches, and the Chief Operating Officer flying in.
But by Tuesday, things didn’t feel steady between us.