My Husband Said His Family Was His Problem, So I Let It Be

separation terms, I am available Thursday after 6.

He called four times. I didn’t answer.

At 1:08 he sent one sentence.

You are blowing up our marriage over money.

I read it twice.

Then I wrote back: No. Your family did. You just handed them the matches.

That night my mother called, her voice scratchy from medication and sleep.

“Honey, are you sure about continue reading …