My Dad Had Dozens of Affairs, Thinking Our Mom Would Never Leave Him

Linda nodded calmly when I told her about my father’s affairs, revealing she’d known for years. While we thought we were a perfect family, she’d been quietly preparing—saving money, learning skills, and building an income in secret.

She stayed for us kids, but once ready, she confronted him with divorce papers, unshaken. He underestimated her, but she emerged stronger, thriving on her own terms. Quiet strength, not weakness, defined her rise.