Every extra dollar we earned seemed to go toward covering her expenses. Plans we made for our own future—saving, traveling, even small celebrations—were quietly set aside. I didn’t push back as much as I should have. I thought I was being supportive.
In reality, I was slowly losing my voice.
A Proposal That Changed Everything
One evening, Ethan approached me with what he described as a solution.
He told me about surrogacy—how some families were willing to compensate women who could carry a child for them. He framed it carefully, presenting it as an opportunity rather than a request.
He talked about paying off debts, creating stability, and finally moving forward as a family.
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At first, I hesitated. It was a serious decision, both physically and emotionally. But the way he explained it made it feel like a temporary step toward something better.
He reminded me of our responsibilities. Of our future. Of everything we were trying to fix.
Eventually, I agreed.
The First Experience
The first time, everything felt unfamiliar but manageable.