After my divorce from Roger, which followed 15 years of marriage filled with late nights, arguments, and eventual silence, I struggled to find new love. Despite having custody of our two daughters, Veronica, 14, and Casey, 12, and hoping for a positive male role model in their lives, each boyfriend I introduced would abruptly end our relationship shortly after meeting them.
My latest boyfriend, David, left abruptly during dinner, leaving me confused and heartbroken. This pattern wasn’t new; Shawn and Victor had done the same before him. Desperate for answers, I confided in my colleague Jose, who agreed to help me investigate.
Jose visited my home under the guise of being my new boyfriend. During dinner, I noticed Veronica and Casey’s cold behavior. Afterward, Jose seemed disturbed and left quickly. That night, he revealed that my daughters had been sabotaging my relationships. They had spread false information about me, hoping to scare off potential partners because they wished for their parents to reconcile.
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Understanding their pain, I reached out to Roger to discuss the possibility of reconciling for the sake of our daughters. Roger agreed to try counseling, despite his initial reluctance.
The counseling process was challenging but hopeful. As Roger and I worked on rebuilding our relationship, the atmosphere in our home improved. When we told the girls about our efforts, they were hopeful and excited.
As we continued counseling, the family began to experience a sense of unity and peace. Although the future remained uncertain, our shared commitment brought us closer together, offering a glimmer of hope for a renewed family bond.
