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00:00My name is Bridget. I am 35 years old. I have a husband. His name is Lawrence. He is 39 years old.

00:11We have been married for 10 years. We have two lovely children. Our son is 8 years old. Our daughter is 3 years old.

00:22I always believed in love. I believed that marriage was about respect, trust, and care. I gave everything to my family.

00:34I loved my husband very much. I gave up my own dreams to support my husband's dreams.

00:42I stayed home and took care of the children. I cooked dinner, cleaned the house, and washed dishes.

00:50I thought my husband saw all this. I thought he valued me. But I was wrong.

00:59One evening, I planned something special. It was our 10th wedding anniversary.

01:0510 years of being together. 10 years of love, struggles, and sacrifices.

01:12I saved money to buy a beautiful cake. I cooked his favorite dinner, chicken and rice. I wore a dress he liked.

01:24I asked my mother to keep the children for one night. I wanted the evening to be just for us.

01:32I waited at home. The table was ready. The candles were lit. But Lawrence didn't come.

01:40I called him, but he didn't answer. I sent a message, but he didn't reply.

01:47At midnight, I blew out the candles alone. The food was cold. I felt hurt.

01:55My eyes were full of tears. At 2 a.m., Lawrence came home. He smelled of alcohol.

02:05He was drunk. He was laughing, talking loudly on the phone with his friends.

02:13I stood there waiting for him. My eyes were red from crying.

02:17Lawrence, I said quietly. Do you know what day it is today?

02:23He looked at me, confused. What? It's Friday.

02:28It's our anniversary, Lawrence, I said. 10 years.

02:32He froze for a second. Then he laughed. Oh, I forgot. Bridget, don't make it a big deal.

02:40I was busy. Work. Friends. You know.

02:43My heart broke. I said, you forgot our anniversary, Lawrence. I prepared everything.

02:52I waited for you. And you didn't even care.

02:57He rolled his eyes and said, stop overreacting, Bridget. It's just a dinner. Why are you making drama?

03:06His words broke my heart. Just a dinner? For me, it was everything.

03:14For me, it was proof that our love still mattered. But for him, it was nothing.

03:22That night, I cried and cried until I had no tears left. I felt invisible. I felt unwanted.

03:31Like he didn't need me anymore. The next day, I packed my bags. I packed my children's clothes.

03:41I called my mother. I said, I can't stay here anymore. I am coming to your house.

03:50When Lawrence came back from work, he saw the bags. He said, what is this, Bridget?

03:57I looked at him with tears in my eyes. I gave you 10 years of my life. I gave you my love.

04:08My care. I left my job to take care of you and our children.

04:14And you couldn't even remember one day. You didn't even feel sorry about it.

04:20I can't do this anymore. I'm leaving.

04:23He laughed and said, what's wrong with you, Bridget? Don't be crazy. You're overreacting.

04:33No, I said. You are the one who does not value me. If I stay with you, I will lose myself.

04:42I can't let that happen. Goodbye, Lawrence.

04:46And I left. I lived with my mother for some time. But life was not easy. I had no job. I had no money of my own.

05:00But I had my children. They gave me strength. I found small jobs. I worked in a gift shop.

05:08In the evenings, I worked at a salon. Lawrence called me many times. He said,

05:17Bridget, come back. Don't break our family. But I did not answer. I was done with empty promises.

05:27Weeks turned into months. My children grew. My son learned to ride a bicycle.

05:33My daughter started school. I was there for every moment. Lawrence wasn't. But he did come sometimes.

05:44He took the children for ice cream. He brought them gifts. He never forgot them.

05:50But he never asked about me. He never said sorry. He never looked me in the eyes.

05:58One night, my son asked me, Why does Daddy not live with us?

06:05I took a deep breath. Sometimes, I said, Adults make mistakes. Sometimes, people forget you.

06:14But we both love you, my dear son. That will never change.

06:20He hugged me and said, I love you too, Mommy. I kissed his head and said, We will be okay.

06:32And I hoped it was true. One year passed. My son had a school play. He was very excited.

06:41He wanted both of his parents to come. I said yes. And I knew Lawrence would be there too.

06:49When I arrived at the school, I saw him standing near the gate. He looked older.

06:57His hair was more gray. His eyes were tired. But when he saw me, his face softened.

07:06Bridget, he said. I didn't answer. We sat apart. The children performed. They looked at us smiling.

07:15For them, we were still Mom and Dad.

07:19After the play, Lawrence came to me.

07:23Bridget, he said. Please, can we talk?

07:27I wanted to walk away. But something in his eyes stopped me.

07:33We stood outside near the school garden. His voice was shaking.

07:38I was a fool. I was a fool, he said.

07:42I forgot our anniversary. But it wasn't just that day. I forgot you. I forgot to value you.

07:51I forgot to see how much you gave me. And I lost you because of it.

07:56I looked into his eyes. He looked tired, but honest. My eyes filled with tears.

08:04I thought you didn't care, I said.

08:08I did care, he said. But I was blind. I was selfish.

08:14Bridget, I want to tell you I am sorry. I have changed. I don't drink anymore.

08:22I don't waste time with friends. I work. I go home.

08:27But my home is empty without you. Please, give me one more chance.

08:33My heart was beating fast. I didn't know what to say.

08:38At that moment, my daughter ran to us. She held my hand and looked at him.

08:44Daddy, can you come home with us today, please?

08:49Lawrence's eyes filled with tears. He looked at me, waiting. I hugged my daughter.

08:56Children need their father, I thought. But can I trust him again?

09:02I looked at Lawrence. He was crying. For the first time, I saw sadness in his eyes.

09:11Bridget, he said, I don't want to lose you again. I will spend the rest of my life proving that you matter to me.

09:20That I will never forget you again. I love you. Please forgive me.

09:28I closed my eyes. My mind was full of memories.

09:33Our wedding day. The night I cried alone. The year I struggled alone. And now this moment.

09:40At last, I said, Lawrence, I forgive you. And I want us to be together again. Not because I am weak.

09:50I forgive you because I am strong. I want our children to grow up in love. Not bitterness.

09:59I am giving us a second chance. Don't waste it.

10:03Lawrence took my hands and cried. Then he hugged me. The children ran to us, smiling, shouting,

10:13Mommy! Daddy! We are together again!

10:18Yes, I said. We are a family again. Not a perfect one, but a real one.

10:26I held them in my arms. My heart was happy. We walked home together.

10:32Sometimes, love dies in small things, being ignored, not talking, or forgetting an anniversary.

10:44But love can return if hearts are ready to change and people are ready to fight for each other.

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