#WeekendThoughts

[thejourneyofastrangerlife]

Weekend Chronicles: A Heavy Heart in a Full House

Today marks the fourth weekend of the month. Like most weekends, I started my morning with chores. My mother-in-law wanted to do some grocery shopping and, as usual, asked my husband to take her. I was, once again, the last person to be informed — if informed at all.

I didn’t go. I’ve learned to remove myself from situations that only leave me feeling invisible. Between the two of them, I become background noise, and that feeling of being ignored by my own husband is unbearable. Instead of getting into another argument about it, I stayed behind. This has become my solution — let them do as they please, and I’ll stay out of the way.

My husband seems to prioritize his mother over me, and while I understand the bond they share, I often feel like I’m just here to complete his marital status — a symbol, not a partner.

He left, and I remained at home with his father. Surprisingly, he asked me to make coffee with the beans he had just bought. It was a small gesture, but to me, it felt so warm — like a rare flicker of connection in this house.

Later, I walked into my husband’s office room and considered turning on the AC. But a voice inside me hesitated. Will they think I’m freeloading again? That’s what his mother thinks of me, after all. So I asked my father-in-law if it was okay.

He looked puzzled and said, “Why are you asking me? This is your home too. You don’t need permission.” I nearly cried. But instead, I smiled. In that moment, I was just grateful — that at least one person in this house sees me as a human being with a place in it.

When they returned from grocery shopping, I helped unload and unpack everything into the kitchen. My husband ran straight to his favorite spot — the bathroom — leaving me to continue helping, even watching his niece for two hours while his mother and sister went to the gym. I didn’t mind helping. But it stings when no one sees my effort. He plays his game all weekend while I fill in the gaps, entertain his family, and hold it all together. Do they even realize that?

Later in the evening, after dinner, everyone gathered in the living area. I went to the kitchen to tidy up a bit, then headed to my room to rest for a moment. But not long after, I heard the loud sounds of pots and pans — my mother-in-law had started her nightly spring-cleaning routine again.

I didn’t go out. Not out of disrespect, but because I was exhausted — physically and emotionally. I couldn't even rest without feeling anxious that I was somehow doing something wrong. She’s like a machine: cooking, hitting the gym, then scrubbing the kitchen spotless. And at the end of it, I always feel the burn of her frustration — like I’m her emotional punching bag.

I pray I don’t turn into that when I’m older. I just want peace. A life that’s calm and kind.

And then, as if the day hadn’t already drained me, I had another argument with my husband. I confronted him about his constant distractions — his gaming, his lack of presence, his disconnection from his work, his company, his goals. I asked where he saw himself in five years.

Instead of answering, he turned it on me — again. That’s what he always does. Twists my words, avoids accountability, and tries to guilt-trip me. “Look at yourself,” he said. “No job, no money.” Just like that — as if my value can be reduced to those two things.

I'm not writing this to shame him. I'm writing this with anger, frustration, and disappointment — because I don’t know how else to release it. I give, and give, and give. I bend myself over backward to make this marriage work, to support him, his family, this house.

I just hope… one day… he sees it. "A woman doesn’t want much from a man — just his heart, his time, his honesty, and his effort. But when even that feels like too much to ask, her silence will say what her words never could."

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[mannkizubani]

Life's Funda is Simple:

Live and let Live...

Let Go Things that Aren't in Your Control..!!!

[blossomsofpositivity]

Weekend Thoughts & Quote of the Day:

“I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.” ~ Howard Schultz

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[chattersofsoulhearts]

I can’t imagine my life without you and I can’t imagine of losing you. There’s nothing or no one better than you. And I don’t love anything or anyone else the way I’m in love with you.

[justutter]

Nobody teaches you

How to overcome the bitterness you feel after

Every rejection...

Nobody teaches you

How to overcome the loneliness you feel after

Someone's departure...

Nobody teaches you

How to overcome the fear of being a let down after

Everyone is looking upto you..

Nobody teaches you

How to overcome the time that is pulling you into

The grudges of a false overture

Nobody teaches you

But you still learn

When things happen

Because your impression pierces stronger than your signature

While your courage makes all the effort to not impact your stature that you have build

By maturing over time

[grav8729]

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[justutter]

Window

Waiting on her window..

Everyday for a passing shadow.

Not turning towards her..

Still making an innocent stir.

As days go by..

Getting glued to the window...

That urges her to follow..

Despite the unchanging pathways..

that might eventually lead to her..

Kept making the distant spur.

Finally the shadow was gone..

And the curtains were drawn.

Those eyes did never look..

Cause that shadow had overlook.

While someone's hair had flew on her way..

As she stood up to walk away.

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