My name is Caitlin, and at 32, I was finally learning how to breathe again. My divorce had been finalized three months ago after five brutal years of marriage, and I was rebuilding my life one careful piece at a time.
I worked as a senior marketing manager at VT Technologies, a prestigious tech firm that had become my sanctuary during the most difficult period of my separation.
His office displayed photos of his wife, Rachel, and their two young kids, and he constantly talked about rushing home for soccer games and school events.
He seemed like the perfect family man.
When my divorce was finalized, Marcus was unexpectedly supportive. He called me into his office one afternoon, his expression genuinely concerned.
“Take whatever time you need, Caitlin,” he’d said, leaning forward with his hands clasped. “Your mental health matters more than any deadline.
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