Throughout our marriage, Jake and I operated as a dependable team. We tackled choices together, which I believed was our shared strength. But that all shifted when I found out my husband was mocking me behind my back to his friends and on social media.

The tide started to turn after our daughter, Lily, was born. She is autistic and requires special attention and care that mainstream schooling couldn’t provide. Together, Jake and I decided it would be best if I left my well-paying marketing job to support Lily at home.

The thought of becoming a stay-at-home mom was daunting. I cherished my career and all it encompassed, yet Lily’s needs outweighed everything else.

Initially, adjusting to this new routine was challenging, but in time, I began to find joy in activities like baking, cooking, and managing the household.

Jake seemed appreciative of the sacrifices I made for Lily, or so it appeared at first.

One day, while tidying up Jake’s home office, his computer caught my attention as it displayed an open Twitter page. The hashtag “#tradwife” stood out, piquing my curiosity.

Immediately, I noticed images of me baking cookies and undertaking various home tasks.

Continuing through his feed, I discovered Jake portrayed me online as a joyful, old-fashioned homemaker who willingly left her career behind to embrace domestic life.

As I scrolled, more photos of me clad in aprons emerged. Not a single mention was made about our decision being driven by the unique requirements of our autistic daughter.

A wave of betrayal and anger overwhelmed me.

I took screenshots of Jake’s mortifying posts and later confronted him.

“Why would you make a caricature out of me for the amusement of strangers, Jake?” I asked, deeply hurt.

Attempting to explain, Jake claimed they were lighthearted posts and meant no offense. It was just light fun online, he argued, and not intended to wound me emotionally.

“No, Jake, you cheapened the deep commitment I’ve made to our family, and ‘sorry’ isn’t sufficient,” I expressed, feeling exposed and mistreated.

Although he swiftly deleted his Twitter account, the impact of his actions lingered.

I wanted transparency about Jake’s behavior, so I posted his tweets on Facebook, captioned with “Ever discover your partner mocks you behind your back?”

The support was immediate. Friends and family reached out to offer comfort and reassurance.

The tables turned, and Jake faced embarrassment for his inconsiderate behavior.

Kneeling for forgiveness, Jake pleaded, but I couldn’t grant it immediately.

Ultimately, time and effort were essential in rebuilding the trust between us.

Thank you for taking this journey with us. Share this story with your loved ones for reflection.