Financial constraints
Michael lowered his head, his gaze unfocused. “We have a lot of financial difficulties,” he confessed at last, in a voice that betrayed his distress. “It’s the cause of so many arguments between Linda and me, and it’s affecting the children.” His face, marked by exhaustion, let me know that every word came from the bottom of his heart. He detailed the debts that had accumulated, the unexpected expenses that had undermined their balance, and the growing tensions between him and Linda. Each sentence seemed to add a heaviness to the atmosphere, making me even more worried about their future and that of my grandchildren.
Financial constraints
Confession of shame
Michael continued, his voice trembling with shame. “I didn’t want you to know, Mom. I thought it was my burden to bear.” He finally looked up at me, his eyes filled with guilt. “I tried to protect you from our problems,” he added, like a confession that weighed heavily on his shoulders. His confession enlightened me to the core of his silence. He had chosen to face everything alone, thinking it would save me from stress and worry. But, on the contrary, his isolation had only worsened the situation, leaving me in the dark as we watched our lives silently deteriorate.
Confession Of Shame
