A 24-year-old mother of two sets of twins turned to Reddit for advice after leaving her husband and four children alone for the weekend without notice. She explained that she juggled caring for her five-year-old boys and three-year-old girls alongside a work-from-home job, but her 27-year-old husband often criticized her for not keeping the house spotless or cooking elaborate meals. He believed her responsibilities were easier compared to his physically demanding job.

Frustrated, the woman left a note on his phone one night, saying she was going out with friends. Her husband called, yelling at her, but her friends encouraged her to mute the phone.

The next morning, he packed his bags and left for his mother’s house, texting her about his decision. This left her feeling conflicted, realizing he struggled to care for the children alone.

Commenters supported her decision to take a break but warned against leaving the children with an incapable caregiver. Others urged her to consider the long-term implications of staying in a relationship where her husband disrespected her contributions and dismissed her struggles.