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After Childbirth, My Husband Became a Stranger Each Night. When I Followed Him, I Finally Understood Why
After only a moment, he handed her back to me.
I brushed it off. We had both been through something traumatic. I told myself he was exhausted, overwhelmed, adjusting.

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.