I believed I knew Jeff, my husband, but it wasn’t until I heard his family planning something bad that I realised I was lying. The last straw was their plan to trick me into leaving my home, my kids, and my life. I chose to do something about it myself and trick them all.
The fact that Jeff relied on his mother Rachel was always a bother. I thought it was just a weird thing, but I knew it was a sign of something bigger going on. I chose to ignore the fact that he couldn’t make choices without her help.
But when I heard them talking, I knew I had to do something. They talked about me like I was a pawn in their game, and I was ready to take charge. I started to gather proof, record talks, and make small changes to our property.
I made a new will, put the house in my name, and set up a fund for our children. So much so that I hired a private detective to find out more about Ashley, the mysterious woman they wanted to fill my spot.
Being able to see their plan fall apart made me feel good. They didn’t think much of me because they thought I was just a simple wife. It was a long game, though, and I was set on winning.
I could see fear in their eyes when I finally spoke to them. They were aware that they had been tricked. This time, when I told Jeff I wanted a divorce, I really meant it.
As I left that room, I felt like I had won. It wasn’t because I got even, but because I got back in charge of my life. That was the best win of all: I had shown myself that I was stronger than I thought.
Why do you think I did what I did? What would you have done?
