My husband skipped our 15th anniversary dinner to watch soccer with his friends. When …

awkward counseling sessions where Austin had to hear things he didn’t want to hear.

There were evenings when I had to practice saying what I needed instead of swallowing it.

There were moments when old habits tried to sneak back in.

But Austin showed up.

He came home earlier.

He put his phone away at dinner.

He asked Emma about her art project and actually continue reading …