I Said No to Sacrificing My Happiness for My DIL and Granddaughter

Jane had been married to Dave for over 35 years, but five years ago, she found out he was cheating with a younger woman. This broke her heart, and after thinking it over, she decided to leave him. Although it was hard, especially with two grown kids, Jane knew she couldn’t stay in a marriage without respect. She moved out and started a new life.

It wasn’t easy, but over time, she found peace, picked up old hobbies, made new friends, and even started dating. For the first time in years, she was living for herself.

Things got complicated when her son and DIL asked for a favor. Her son Tim, 32, is married to Emily, 29, and they have a 4-year-old daughter, Lily. Jane loves them dearly. But Tim lost his job a year ago, and they’ve been struggling. Emily is working several jobs, but it’s still not enough, and Tim is trying hard to find work.