At 34 weeks pregnant, I was fast asleep when I was suddenly jolted awake by my husband Daniel’s frantic cries of “Fire!” My heart pounded as I rushed downstairs, fearing for my life and my baby. But when I reached the living room, I found Daniel laughing with his friends. It was a prank—one they’d planned to play on me, knowing how deeply I was haunted by a fire tragedy from my childhood.I was furious, terrified, and heartbroken all at once, Daniel’s laughter made me feel small and foolish. I had repeatedly told him how deeply my fear of fires ran, and he had always dismissed my worries. But this time, he took it too far. His friends laughed while I was left to face the fear I had carried for years—fear that had been triggered once again.I locked myself in our bedroom, crying and trying to collect my thoughts. I felt utterly betrayed. I called my dad, who immediately came over to support me. After a brief conversation, he helped me pack my things. Daniel, still sitting on the couch, seemed completely unconcerned.The next morning, I woke up determined. I knew I couldn’t continue a relationship with someone who didn’t respect my boundaries or my emotions. I filed for divorce, knowing it would be hard, especially with a baby on the way. But Daniel’s apologies, though heartfelt, were too late. His carelessness had already broken me.My mom tried to convince me to give him another chance, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t stay with someone who didn’t take my fears seriously or respect me enough to avoid playing cruel jokes. This wasn’t just about a prank—it was about my safety, my emotional well-being, and my baby’s future.Two days later, Daniel begged for forgiveness, but I stood firm in my decision. It was over. I had to protect myself and my child from someone who showed me time and time again that he didn’t care.
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