I’ve been separated from my former spouse, Larry, for six years, and it’s only been in the past few years that I’ve begun to pay attention to my appearance. Larry and I met in college as nerdy electrical engineering students, and despite our basic appearances, we were attracted to each other. We had jobs and had two kids, Steve and Carla. That being said, Larry had a significant “glow-up” to fit his new image after deciding to become a patent lawyer, leaving me in charge of our house and children. While he reinvented himself with tailored clothing, gym routines, and a fashionable demeanour, I remained the practical, no-frills woman I had always been, which finally prompted Larry to wander and have many affairs.
When Carla had a near-fatal accident that required years of surgery and rehabilitation, I concentrated on our family and home during our marriage. I put my own wants aside and remained in the marriage for the sake of our children. Larry and I got divorced, and he married a much younger lady soon after Carla healed and started college. It wasn’t until my children were grown and out of the house that I decided to invest in myself by changing my style, losing weight, and re-entering the dating scene. Instead of supporting me, my children have been angry, blaming me for not altering myself sooner and accusing me of being selfish for not doing more to keep their father from straying.
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Finally, I must choose between giving up my newfound confidence and independence to please my children or remaining steadfast in my decision to live for myself after years of putting others first. It’s a hard and complicated situation, but I know I deserve to be happy and confident, even if it means facing their displeasure.
“Readers applauded the woman for finally making time for herself after years of self-sacrifice, emphasizing the value of personal development and self-care.“
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