Lesson to My Son Because He Abandoned His Lazy Wife After She Had a Baby
We often hear stories of tension between women and their mothers-in-law, but this one is different. Here, a mother-in-law stood by her daughter-in-law and taught her son a lesson so powerful that many women would applaud her for it.
Camila began her story:
My son Michael has always been determined. From a young age, he showed ambition in everything he did, whether in school or sports. I admired this quality, but as he grew older, his determination sometimes turned into harshness.
In college, Michael married Lisa, who was just as ambitious and intelligent. They built successful careers and had a strong relationship. But everything changed after their baby was born six months ago. Lisa had a difficult birth and decided not to return to work, wanting to recover and care for the baby.
Michael started criticizing her over small things—the house wasn’t clean enough, dinner wasn’t ready on time. If he found her resting, he assumed she was lazy, ignoring the sleepless nights and endless chores she managed. He refused to help, believing that since she wasn’t working, everything was her responsibility. As tensions grew, they eventually divorced.
After the separation, Michael moved in with me. I was heartbroken watching him lose his family, realizing he had forgotten the values of respect and empathy. So, I decided to teach him a lesson.
I arranged for Lisa to take a short vacation and promised to care for my granddaughter. During dinner, I handed Michael a list of Lisa’s daily tasks—waking up at 6 AM, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, and tending to the baby. Then, I told him, “For one week, you’ll do everything Lisa did—without help.”
Reluctantly, he agreed. The first day was a disaster—he overslept, burned breakfast, and struggled to care for the baby. By the third day, he was exhausted, overwhelmed by the nonstop work.
At the end of the week, he broke down in tears. “Mom, I had no idea. I thought she was lazy, but she was working harder than I ever realized. I took her for granted, and now I’ve lost her.”
I hugged him and said, “It’s not too late. Apologize and show her you’ve changed.”
Michael took my advice to heart. He sincerely apologized to Lisa and put in the effort to rebuild their relationship. It wasn’t easy, but over time, she saw his change. For the sake of their daughter, they decided to give their marriage another chance.
This experience left a lasting impact on Michael. I believe he’s learned a lesson he will never forget.
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