frustrated wife
‘Why can’t you support our newborn instead of pursuing these ridiculous doubts?’ his wife screamed, her eyes welling up. She was frustrated because she felt he was abandoning their family in favor of his wacky notions. The infant sobbed in the background, contributing to the turmoil. ‘You’re overly paranoid,’ she replied, shaking her head. The father felt a pang of shame but stayed determined. He realized he couldn’t ignore his gut feelings.

Frustrated Wife
confiding in a friend
Feeling alienated, the father decided to tell a close friend. He discussed his concerns about coffee, going into depth. ‘I believe something is wrong, but I can’t put my finger on it,’ he said. His guy listened intently and nodded. ‘I’ll help you investigate,’ the friend said, a determined expression on his face. The father sensed a ray of optimism. He now had someone on his side.

Confiding In A Friend