“What about your own goals? What do you really want?”
As I sat there, a flicker of clarity pierced through my fog of doubt. Could I really put myself first for once? Jenna’s eyes were bright with encouragement.
“You need to remember that your happiness matters too. It’s time to rethink what you want for you, not just for him.”
I nodded slowly, feeling both terrified and exhilarated. Maybe it was time to stop supporting someone who didn’t support me.
“This is where I draw the line.”
Later that evening, I sat across from Marcus at the table, the weight of what I had to say pressing down on me. “We need to talk about our finances.”
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