I’m Miharu. I live with my husband, Tomoya, and our six-month-old daughter, Cheri. Cheri is adorable, but her constant fussing is completely draining. It would be so much easier if Tomoya pitched in, but he’s obsessed with his “self-care”—skincare, workouts, you name it. Shouldn’t your priorities shift once you have someone to protect? I feel like I’m the only one making sacrifices, and I’m at my breaking point. Then, one day, my in-laws came to visit…
I was actually really happy to have my in-laws over. Cheri was in a great mood being passed around for cuddles, and just seeing how much they loved her felt like a breath of fresh air. But then, my father-in-law said something that caught me off guard. I’m sure it came from a place of concern, but when he pointed out my appearance, I just froze. To make matters worse, Tomoya just laughed it off, saying I’m “letting myself go” because I’m on maternity leave. Who does he think is responsible for that?! I went past being angry—I was just heartbroken.