She joined the local online Buy Nothing group and freely gave away all the unused, unnecessary, impractical, worn and tiresome things in her life. She was feeling just dandy about the process and within the year had reduced her crowded hell to a minimalist heaven.
She posted one final item along with a come-hither photo: "Pre-owned, fairly vintage, brawny but often boorish. Must be picked up immediately from front porch."
That morning before Claudia had finished her first cup of coffee her husband was claimed and rehomed.