"I wish I could assure you of a happy ending, but the truth is, I don’t know how this will turn out. You took a chance marrying Philip. And that’s what it comes down to. A step of faith. You have to answer some questions about your husband, about yourself. Are you willing to take that step for him, do whatever it takes? How far are you willing to go? Are you willing to do the work? Is he? That's how you make your decision.”
“That's the problem, isn't it? Instead of holding people to higher standards, we all agree that doing the wrong thing is the norm and make allowances for that. There are no consequences for breaking vows so people run roughshod over their partners with impunity. Then they celebrate a golden jubilee, what should really be fifty years of bondage, with pomp and pageantry, while their children, who haven't got a clue what a good partnership looks like, go on to perpetuate the gruesome cycle over and over again.”
Contd. from part one “Sure, and you are …?” The woman paused. “You said you’re his wife?” “Yes.” Silence.“My daughter, I had no plans of telling you any of this. But I’m a mother, and a wife. And if...
Hey there. I’m starting a series of short stories under the title Sons & Daughters. There will be at least three stories. I will strife to keep the narrative tight, exploring some societal norms and expectations. If you happen...