The weight of betrayal pressed down on me, suffocating. My husband, the man I’d been married to for 13 years, the father of my children, was having an affair with his own brother’s wife. I discovered this horrifying truth two weeks ago, after losing my phone and being given his old one. Facebook Messenger messages, filled with intimate conversations, revealed his infidelity, a betrayal that cut deeper than any knife.
It wasn’t a fleeting indiscretion. The messages were filled with passionate exchanges, with my husband actively pursuing this woman, even arranging to meet at his brother’s home. His brother, a kind and generous man, was the very person who supported my husband financially, even paying for our children’s schooling.
I was devastated. I’d dedicated my life to this family, working tirelessly to ensure their well-being. Now, I was being repaid with this shocking betrayal.
The messages showed that my husband’s desire for this woman was intense, even asking for a child to “memorialise their love.” When I checked his new phone, I found further evidence of the continuing affair. My heart ached, and my mind raced.
Desperate for guidance, I approached my father-in-law. I delicately inquired if such a relationship was acceptable in their family. He recoiled, stating it was an abomination, something that could lead to a brother’s death. He confirmed that his sons and grandsons were aware of this taboo.
So why was my husband, the man who relied on his brother’s kindness, engaging in such an act?
If my husband learns that I am aware, he could eliminate me so that no one knows. I believe he is capable because, in the past, after the wedding, I discovered that my husband had been imprisoned because he had taken the life of one of his friends and it was even this brother who helped him out of prison.
Please help me, I need advice on how to handle this issue.
By Anonymous
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