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I finally confronted my husband about his "work wife" at our family BBQ. For five years, I'd heard the jokes about Crystal. "There's Todd's other half!" my own mother would laugh. I always smiled, but the pit in my stomach grew a little deeper each time. Yesterday, she showed up at our house uninvited. I pulled Todd into the kitchen while everyone was outside by the grill. My heart was a drum against my ribs. "I know about you and Crystal," I whispered, bracing myself for the end of our marriage

A father reflects on the unforeseen emotional impact surgery had on his relationship with his child. The closeness they once shared feels distant, leaving him longing for their past connection. It's a profound experience that has deeply affected them both. #family #surgery #emotionaltoll #fatherhood #connection | Real Stories