Mom explained that disposable diapers weren’t just expensive; buying enough for all the children would mean sacrificing groceries and other necessities. She had been stretching every dollar for years, making sure everyone had what they needed. Dad looked toward the laundry basket and finally noticed how full it was. He quietly asked why she hadn’t told him how exhausted she had become. Mom laughed bitterly. “I’ve told you a hundred times. You just never listened.”
Dad sat down, realizing that every time she complained, he had treated it like ordinary household frustration. He promised to help with the laundry, but Mom wasn’t convinced. She told him that promises were easy and that she needed actions, not another speech.
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