“My Doctor Turned Off the Ultrasound and Told Me Not to Go Home With My Husband”

was for a conference that ran late. When I pushed harder, his tone changed. “Daphne, you’re being paranoid. It’s the hormones. Don’t turn into one of those wives.” I felt ashamed for even asking. That’s how good he was—he made me apologize for questioning him.

Around the same time, the financial pressure intensified. “We should add me to your trust.continue reading …