My husband, Ethan, and his mother, Diane, decided I should quit my job to become Diane’s full-time housekeeper. They believed a woman’s value was in serving her family, not in her career.
At first, I played along, taking a leave from work and following their “plan.” But soon, they realized that without my income, their lifestyle and comforts disappeared.
After a month of them struggling, I returned to work—and filed for divorce. Their control over my life ended, and I reclaimed my independence.
