“You Did Nothing”: Why I Walked Away After 30 Years of Marriage

“When our children were small and I worked full-time, I came home to cook, clean, do laundry, and take care of them while you watched TV. You did nothing.”

“When I was bedridden with the flu and could barely lift my head, you didn’t even make me a cup of tea. You did nothing.”

“When my father died and I felt like my heart had been ripped out, you couldn’t even hold my hand. You did nothing.”

“When I battled depression during menopause and didn’t recognize myself in the mirror, you told me to ‘cheer up.’ You did nothing.”

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