My Husband A.ba.n.d.o.ned Me and Our Baby Because My Cough ‘Annoyed’ Him — So I Made Him Regret It
When I fell seriously ill, my husband Drew abandoned me and our six-month-old daughter Sadie, claiming he needed sleep and couldn’t handle my coughing. He left for his mom’s, leaving me to care for Sadie while battling a high fever and exhaustion. His dismissive text, saying I “knew how to handle” motherhood better, fueled my anger. Alone, I managed through sheer will, but I vowed to teach him a lesson.
Once recovered, I lured Drew back home with a warm welcome, only to announce I was leaving for a weekend spa retreat. I left detailed instructions for Sadie’s care and told him to step up as a father, echoing his own words: “You’re the dad. Figure it out.” At the spa, I indulged in massages, naps, and relaxation, ignoring his panicked calls. When I FaceTimed, Drew looked overwhelmed, finally grasping the weight of parenting.
Returning home, I found chaos but a safe Sadie. Drew apologized, visibly shaken. I handed him a schedule splitting parenting duties, demanding he be a true partner. He’s since stepped up, but I’m cautiously observing. I’ve shown him I’m not a woman to be abandoned—I’m one who ensures consequences.
