My Mother-in-law’s “Lazy” Label Almost Broke Me—But I Had a Plan

A Step Toward Stability

Feeling the weight of loneliness, I grabbed my phone and called a friend. I told her where I was staying and gave a quick rundown of my situation, leaving out the secret I was still carrying. We chatted about work and the usual stuff, but my mind was elsewhere.

We chatted a little longer before I brought up my real question—did she know of any places available? She promised to ask around and get back to me. As the call ended, I felt a slight weight lift. Her support, though simple, felt like a positive step forward, a small piece of stability I hadn’t had in a while.

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