I ignored his frantic calls, enjoying my spa days while he struggled. By Sunday, I returned home to find him overwhelmed and exhausted. He apologized, realizing how hard it was to take care of Sadie on his own. I gave him a list of his responsibilities moving forward, making it clear that I needed a partner, not another child.

Since then, Drew has tried harder, taking on more responsibilities. While I’m not rushing to forgive him, at least now he knows that I won’t tolerate being abandoned, and that I won’t let him forget how it felt.