Despite everything, I stayed with him for fear of disappointing my children, for fear of returning to loneliness and for fear of not finding another love. I was a prisoner of my own life and I did not know how to get out of it. It was only after many years of suffering and sadness that I found the courage to leave my husband.
“OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES WERE ALWAYS BORING AND UNSURPRISING”
There was this day when I realized that I had never really laughed with my husband. I realized that we had no connection, no chemistry. It was a sad moment, but it helped me make the decision to leave. I remember our wedding anniversaries, which were always boring and unsurprising. I dreamed of being wrapped in the arms of someone who truly loved me, but I felt alone and neglected.
One day I took my kids to the beach for a fun day together. My husband joined us later and spent the whole time on his cell phone instead of enjoying the family time. That’s when I realized I couldn’t go on like this anymore.
It was a tough journey, but I needed it for me. I don’t want to waste my precious time anymore by being with someone who doesn’t love me. I deserve to be happy, to live my life and to be loved for who I truly am. I don’t regret having my children, but I regret not listening to my heart and not being true to myself.
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