I felt tears sting my eyes.
In that moment, I wasn’t just exhausted — I was deeply grateful.Linda didn’t respond right away. She simply sighed and sat down quietly, perhaps realizing that times had changed.Later that evening, as we sat together on the couch, I whispered to Alex, “Thank you for standing up for us.”He kissed my forehead and said, “We’re a team. Parenthood isn’t about roles or expectations — it’s about love.”And for the first time since giving birth, I felt truly at peace.
