A Night That Changed Everything
I was 34 weeks pregnant, deep asleep, when I was suddenly woken by my husband, Daniel’s urgent cries in the middle of the night. His words left me in shock, and by morning, I knew I had to file for divorce. With my due date just two weeks away, I felt torn. How could I welcome my baby into this world, knowing what had just happened?
Our Perfect Marriage?
Daniel and I had been together for five years, and I thought everything was perfect. However, I had a fear of fires due to a traumatic experience when I was 17—our house had burned down, and we lost everything. I always made sure everything was safe before bed, but Daniel would get annoyed, saying I was being paranoid.
The Prank That Hurt
Two nights ago, Daniel came home with his friends, and they were loud. I asked him to send them away so I could sleep, but he insisted on staying with them. Later, as I was drifting off, Daniel’s voice yelled, “Fire! Fire!” I rushed downstairs in panic, thinking something was wrong. But it was a prank. Daniel and his friends thought it would be funny to scare me.
The Breaking Point
I felt betrayed. How could he do this? He knew how much fire scared me, yet he thought it was funny. I couldn’t handle it. I called my dad, who immediately came to pick me up. We packed my things, and I left that night, feeling like I had to protect my baby and myself from this behavior.
Making the Tough Decision
The next day, I called a lawyer. I filed for divorce, knowing it wouldn’t be easy, but it was the right thing to do. Daniel’s apologies didn’t change anything. I couldn’t forgive him. I had to protect my child and myself. Sometimes, you need to take control of your life, even if it means walking away.
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