‘You’re Nothing but a Parasite’: My Husband Demanded I Get a Job & Care for 3 Kids – Until I Turned the Tables on Him

Ella, a stay-at-home mom for seven years, managed a chaotic household with three young kids while her husband, Derek, dismissed her efforts, believing his job made him superior. His cruel words, calling her a “parasite” and threatening an allowance, pushed her to demand he take over her role. Ella took a part-time job, and Derek, confident it was easy, agreed to handle the house.

Within weeks, Derek unraveled. The house became a mess, the kids were neglected, and he struggled with basic tasks. Ava’s tearful complaint about his yelling broke Ella’s heart. Derek begged her to quit, admitting defeat, but Ella, thriving at work, was offered a full-time role with better pay than Derek’s. Despite his protests, she stuck with it, eventually earning a promotion that outstripped his income.

Seeing Derek’s genuine effort amid the chaos, Ella softened. She switched to part-time, balancing work and home, and set new terms: shared responsibilities, no more belittling. Derek, humbled, apologized for underestimating her. Slowly, he stepped up, and they began rebuilding their partnership with mutual respect.