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They were already retired and struggling with the rising cost of living.
Max and Lily were my lifeline, though. Their little arms wrapping around me at the end of a long day, their tiny voices saying, “We love you, Daddy,” kept me going. I couldn’t let them down.
The story doesn’t end here — it continues on the next page.
I’m happy to say that the second year after Anna left was much different. I landed a freelance coding project, and the client was so impressed with my abilities that he offered me a full-time remote position with his cybersecurity firm.
The pay wasn’t six figures, but it was solid. We moved to a cozier apartment, and I started taking care of myself again.
I hit the gym, cooked real meals, and created a routine for the kids. We weren’t just surviving anymore; we were thriving.
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