A 24-year-old mother of two sets of twins struggled to juggle her work-from-home job and caring for her four young children. Meanwhile, her husband criticized her for not keeping the house clean enough and for sometimes relying on frozen meals. He believed her job was easier than his physically demanding work and expected her to do more around the house.

When he spent his rare free time sleeping or socializing, she was left to handle all the housework and childcare alone. After a heated argument where he still insisted she care for the kids, she left a note saying she was going out with friends, leaving him alone with the children without warning.

Her brief escape turned into a weekend away. Upon returning, she found the house a mess, and her husband had packed to stay at his mother’s. Feeling guilty but overwhelmed, she questioned their future.

Online commenters mostly supported her, saying she was right to need a break but should have ensured the kids were cared for, as her husband wasn’t ready to handle them alone. Many warned that her husband’s behavior was controlling and abusive, advising her to consider leaving for her and her children’s wellbeing.