When parents divorce, it often leaves their children hurt and confused.
But in my case, I felt an unexpected sense of relief. I still loved both my mother and father deeply, but their marriage had been hard to watch—filled with tension, arguments, and quiet sadness.
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As I grew older, I began urging my mom to find someone new. She often confessed how lonely she felt, especially on those long, quiet evenings at home. So, when she called one afternoon, her voice bubbling with excitement as she announced that she had a boyfriend she wanted me to meet, I was genuinely happy for her.
