The question was asked in a calm, normal tone, but it triggered an explosive reaction from my husband. Aaron, who had been composed until now, erupted with a loud curse. Taken aback, Hailey dropped her fork.
Two years ago, my husband and I made a rather impulsive decision that might have been a huge mistake. We’re still grappling with the consequences. At that time, my husband George received a promotion, and I, following my gut, suggested we take out a mortgage. For years, even before our two children were born, with our eldest Avery recently turning 15, we had been renting. But then
After losing his job, my husband, Benjamin, decided to take a short break before jumping back into the job market. Unfortunately, that “short break” turned into an extended hiatus. A year ago, Benjamin was laid off from his job. It happens, and thankfully, he received a severance package that kept us afloat for a while. But as time went on, his days became consumed by video games, leaving me, Brianna, to juggle work and raising our children, Harper and Alexander, on my own.
