Blending families is no walk in the park, and Carla is finding herself smack dab in the middle of this tricky terrain. Imagine being expected to take care of your partner’s three kids, every single day, because his ex-wife is busy with her demanding job. Sound fun? Carla certainly didn’t think so and decided it was time to speak out.
Carla’s Story Unfolds
Here’s the scoop: Carla’s husband’s ex has this super hectic job, while Carla is a stay-at-home wife. This summer, the ex started dropping off her young boys with Carla from dawn till dusk because, in her words, she’s “so busy.”
But yesterday, Carla had enough. She looked straight at the ex-wife and said, “I’m not a slave. I want $120/day. $40 for each kid.” Now, imagine the room. Her husband stayed quiet like a monk, and the ex-wife looked like she swallowed a lemon. After the ex left, Carla’s husband let out a smirk and hit her with, “And I’m not a free provider. I work all day to ensure you live comfortably. I cannot accept you treating my kids like they’re strangers. This is their house too!”
If you thought that was tense, hang on to your seat. Carla blew up. She shot back, saying that being a housewife is already a full-time job. Taking on the responsibility of three extra kids who aren’t hers? Not happening!
And today, things took a dramatic turn. Carla came home to find all her belongings packed in boxes. Yes, you read that right. With a note from her husband saying, “Since you want to earn $120/day, maybe you can start buying your own stuff yourself.”
Talk about going from 0 to 100 real quick! Carla feels utterly disrespected by her husband’s unexpected move. This isn’t the man she thought she married. Why should she look after three kids for free? Is she wrong for wanting acknowledgment for the hard work she’s been putting in?
Mary believes we should value our worth and stand our ground. What do you think?
