A Shocking Discovery: My Husband’s So-Called “Work”

Carrying the Weight

For three years, I supported my husband, Jake, believing he was “building our future.” While he locked himself in his office, I managed our two kids, the house, and even worked part-time to help make ends meet. Our bills were always late, but he reassured me, “I’m so close to a breakthrough.”

The Breaking Point

One chaotic afternoon, the kids were playing while I cleaned. A frying pan slipped from my hand, crashing onto the floor. Within seconds, Jake stormed out, shouting, “Do you have any idea how embarrassing this is during a work meeting?!” His fury stunned me, but then I heard it—a woman’s voice giggling from his office.

The Truth Exposed

Pushing past him, I found his computer screen displaying a video call with an animated avatar labeled “SUZYLOVELY88.” I confronted him, and he snapped, “Suzy gets me. She’s fun to talk to, unlike you.” Furious, I realized he had been pretending to work while indulging in online fantasies.

The Final Blow

Days later, Jake’s mother called: “Suzy isn’t a woman. He’s a middle-aged man who’s been catfishing Jake for months.” My laughter was uncontrollable. When Jake begged to return, I refused. “I’ve spent too long putting myself last. I’m not doing it anymore.” I filed for divorce, took everything, and started fresh. For the first time in years, I felt free. “We’re going to be more than okay,” I promised my son—and I truly believed it.