James had always dreamed of a big, happy family. When Susy got pregnant with Anna, their first child, it seemed like the beginning of a perfect life. But reality had been less idyllic. Sleepless nights, financial stress, and unmet expectations had strained their marriage.
Arguments became routine after Anna’s birth. Susy struggled with the demands of motherhood, and James felt helpless to bridge the growing gap between them. Their once-loving relationship turned into a series of tense silences and heated words. “This isn’t what I signed up for,” Susy had said once, tears in her eyes.