I left my husband after he used me as a cook and nanny for his children – 15 years later, his daughter made me cry
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I MARRIED THINKING WE’D BE HAPPY. SOME MIGHT SAY THAT THE FACT THAT HE MADE ME MEET HIS KIDS JUST A FEW DAYS AFTER WE STARTED DATING WAS A WARNING SIGN, BUT I DIDN’T SEE IT. WHEN I REALIZED, IT WAS TOO LATE, AND I HAD TO PUT MY WELL-BEING FIRST.
I, Madison, was 22 years old when I met Will, 29, a man who had just become a widower with two children: Tamara and Nick. Our romance blossomed quickly, leading him to introduce me to his kids VERY early in our relationship.
I must admit, it felt a bit strange meeting them in the first few days after we met. But he rationalized his behavior by insisting I was “the one,” not only for him but for his kids too.
Maybe I was naive, because he won me over, and we got married a year later. Our wedding day was different because it included special vows I made to his children and vice versa. It was an emotional moment, entirely Will’s idea.
But soon after the wedding, the fairytale started to crack. Despite my full-time job, Will dumped ALL the childcare responsibilities, cooking, and housework on me. He used every excuse to justify his lack of involvement, saying things like:
“I’m exhausted from work, you know how it is. You’re so good with them, so it only makes sense for you to take care of it.”
His free time was gradually consumed by video games or nights out with friends. Meanwhile, I juggled work and all the domestic responsibilities. “I bring in the money and keep the roof over everyone’s heads,” he argued when I brought up my exhaustion, and he added:
His attitude also changed. He became dismissive and sometimes downright disrespectful. Unfortunately, he passed these traits onto his kids, who started imitating his behavior. They treated me more like a maid than a stepmother.
“Why do you always make us do things? Dad lets us have fun,” they complained, echoing Will’s attitude. By the first year of marriage, I had already realized our union was a big mistake. But I struggled with what to do, feeling bound by the promises I made to my stepchildren.
However, after a few more years of marriage, the tension became unbearable. I filed for divorce, and one day, with a heavy heart, I packed my things while the house was empty. I couldn’t face my family, so I decided to leave a note. My letter said:
“I’ve tried everything to be the best wife and mother. But I keep coming up short. I’ve realized I can’t stay in a situation where I feel so undervalued and used. I’m sorry I couldn’t keep the promises I made to you for life.”
The divorce that followed was bitter. Will had completely changed and gone from the man I once loved to an angry, demanding stranger. But I left with little more than what I had brought to the marriage.
I felt relieved to escape the torment, but my heart was broken over the unkept promises to the kids. To be honest, my life improved A LOT once I left that marriage. But I didn’t know my story with Will’s kids wasn’t over.
Let’s fast forward 15 years, and I’m in my late thirties, remembering those tough years as if they belonged to someone else. Then, suddenly, I got a call from Tamara, now 25. My hands trembled, preparing for accusations or anger when she announced who she was.
But the words that came through the phone made me drop it in shock, and I started crying! Through tears, Tamara said, “Madison, you left the most beautiful memories in my life and Nick’s.” She continued emotionally, sharing:
“You were the main mother figure we remember. We always appreciated the time we spent with you.”
Hearing Tamara’s confession was, to say the least, overwhelming. I managed to calm myself and asked how she and Nick had been since those days. “We missed you every day,” she admitted.
“It took us some time to understand why you left, but as we grew up, we saw the truth about how Dad was. We always hoped you were doing okay.” She revealed that Will could never hold onto a woman his age for long, and the younger ones didn’t last either.
She never remarried, but she continued dating. Her daughter believed she was waiting to find a woman who would take on the role of wife and sole mother for them. Very soon, Tamara and I arranged to meet. Seeing her and her little brother again was incredibly emotional.
They both thanked me, telling me how much my presence had meant to them during their childhood. “You taught us what true kindness is,” said Nick, his voice filled with emotion. Sitting with them and seeing what kind of adults they had become filled me with a mix of pride and regret.
Had I known the impact I had on their lives, would I have made the same decision to leave? The joy on their faces and the warmth of their words made me cry. However, part of me wondered if I had done the right thing by walking away, not just from Will, but from them as well.
But I was proud of the adults they had become despite their father. I also felt happy to have had some positive influence on their lives. As I write this, I still question my decision from so many years ago.
Leaving Will felt necessary for my well-being, but the cost was abandoning two children who needed me. However, now seeing Tamara and Nick, thriving and still holding me in such high regard, perhaps the seeds of love and care I planted had grown stronger than the weeds of that troubled marriage.
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Is it possible that sometimes stepping away is the only way to leave a lasting, positive influence? Dear reader, do you think I did the right thing by leaving Will and the kids? What would you have done in my place?
While Madison’s case was one where she initiated the divorce for valid reasons, the next story involves Tanya, who had to separate from her husband because of an affair. The hardest part was that her spouse was seeing someone very close to her. But the best part was that she wasn’t willing to just sit back.
MY HUSBAND WANTS A DIVORCE, BUT HE INSISTS WE KEEP LIVING TOGETHER – AND THAT’S NOT EVEN THE CRAZIEST PART
Hello everyone, I’m Tanya. Let me dive into the whirlwind I’ve been through. After a decade with Alex, my husband, he told me he wanted a divorce… and the reason was incredible!
One day, I came home to find a woman in the kitchen, wearing my favorite quirky cat pajama! I was about to lose it, but it turned out to be my sister, Clara. Yes, you heard right. My sister and my husband were having an affair right under my nose, and they were open about it!
Clara, always the “angelic” child in the family, had crossed a line I never thought she would. And Alex? He was tangled up with her, justifying his betrayal by saying he wanted to focus on his career, and absurdly suggested we all live together after the divorce to keep things financially stable.
Amid my shock, an idea for revenge arose. I went along with his ridiculous suggestion of cohabiting and even proposed that we renovate the house to “start fresh.” Alex, blinded by his affair, eagerly agreed and dedicated his savings to the renovations.
When the house looked like something out of a magazine and its value had skyrocketed, I dropped the bombshell. I had secretly sold the house and planned to keep the profits. You should have seen Alex’s face when I told him that Clara and he would have to find somewhere else to live because the new owners were moving in!
Through all this turmoil, I found strength I didn’t know I had, and even a new love. Daniel, the charming and successful real estate agent who helped me orchestrate my plan, showed me what true camaraderie could be.
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In the end, as I walked away from the life I once knew, I realized that although the betrayal set this story in motion, my resilience and determination wrote the ending. Clara and Alex’s deceit turned out to be the push I needed to start fresh and find true happiness. It’s been a wild ride!