A Brief Argument, by Brian Taylor

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I said, "How could she do this to me? I never cheated, I never hit her, I worked hard to provide her the best life I could."

You said, "I know that. But her childhood... her trauma. She needs time to work on herself, so she can come back and be a better wife."

I said, "What about the kids? She left them too. I do my best but who knows the damage that's already being done to them, while she works on herself!"

No response. I guess I won. I wish I hadn't. I could have some hope.