When Cindy’s husband Sam offered a surprise trip for her and the kids, her whole world turned upside down. Her gut told her that something wasn’t right, but she had no idea how bad it was.
As Cindy and her kids got used to their hotel, she felt more uneasy. Sam’s shaky movements and vague words made her think of the worst possible outcomes.
Cindy went home early because she was determined to find out what was going on. When she got there, her mother-in-law Helen had already taken over the house.
As Cindy talked to Sam and Helen, the tension was obvious. The talk that followed showed how manipulative Helen was and how Sam was involved.
Cindy’s whole world fell apart when she realized Sam would always put his mother’s approval ahead of her own.
Cindy got it at that very moment. She knew she had to leave.
Cindy started to rebuild her life after getting stronger. She left Sam and Helen behind and went to start over with the kids.
Cindy understood that the “other woman” wasn’t a mistress as she had thought. It was Helen, who had taught Sam to put her approval above all else.
Cindy’s story shows how powerful it can be to learn about yourself and leave bad situations behind.
A Fresh Start: Cindy and her kids did very well in their new home. When Sam tried to make things right, Cindy was firm in her decision that she had made the right one.
Cindy learned that sometimes it’s best to leave the past behind and start over. She came out of it stronger, smarter, and thankful for what she had learned.
