When I married Jake, I believed we were building a future together. He worked from home, often behind closed doors, claiming he was busy creating something for us. Meanwhile, I balanced our two kids, a part-time job, and household responsibilities—trusting his promises. For three years, I supported him, sacrificing my own comfort so he could focus on “work.”

But one chaotic afternoon, everything changed. Our kids were playing, I was cleaning, and a loud noise accidentally broke the silence. Jake stormed out, yelling that I had ruined an important meeting. As he scolded me, I heard a woman’s voice from his office. When I stepped in, I found not a business call, but a video chat with a virtual character in an online game.

Jake admitted it was more than a game—it was where he felt “alive” and appreciated. He left the house that day to meet the person behind the screen, only to discover it was a scam. His online companion wasn’t who he thought, and he returned home humiliated. But I had already made my decision—enough was enough.

I chose to move on, filed for divorce, and began a new chapter with my children. Life now is challenging but honest. I work full-time and raise my kids with pride. When my son asked if we’d be okay, I smiled and said, “We’re going to be amazing.” Because we are—and we will be.