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After Childbirth, My Husband Became a Stranger Each Night. When I Followed Him, I Finally Understood Why

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After only a moment, he handed her back to me.

“She’s beautiful,” he said, but his voice sounded strained, almost rehearsed.

I brushed it off. We had both been through something traumatic. I told myself he was exhausted, overwhelmed, adjusting.

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At first, I was willing to explain everything away.

The Distance That Kept Growing

Once we were home, his behavior didn’t improve. Ryan did everything a new father was supposed to do. He helped with feedings, diaper changes, late-night soothing. But something was missing.

He avoided looking directly at Lily’s face.

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