The Real Moment Behind Today
Good afternoon, my fellow readers. Today started off simple. I woke up, hopped in the shower, and slid right back into warm pajamas because the first snowstorm is supposed to hit today. On days like this, when marriage feels heavy, something about watching snow fall brings me peace.
But inside my heart, it wasn’t peaceful.
I’ve been working on this second blog, keeping up with school assignments, trying to stay productive… but even with all that, negativity can still creep in. And if I’m being honest with myself, today was one of those days when the weight of a marriage feels heavy.
People always say: “Before you marry someone, you should see all sides of them the good, the bad, and the ugly.”
Well, today I saw the side I don’t like.
The irritation on his face.
The attitude.
The look that said everything without saying anything.
A facial expression can tell a whole story without a single word being spoken.
The Moment That Pushed Me Today
When I opened the room door and asked him if he could go to the store for me to get what we needed, and there it was again—that irritated facial expression. That look that makes your spirit pause. Marriage felt heavy at that moment.
And honestly, sometimes I sit and wonder:
“Who did I really marry?”
It wasn’t just the attitude either.
I even bought him some Lay’s chips the healthier ones made with real potatoes and no bad ingredients since they didn’t have the original Lay’s he likes. And somehow… that became a problem too.
He questioned me.
Got irritated.
All because I grabbed the healthier version. When marriage feels heavy like this, small things add up.
I didn’t understand it.
It threw me off.
Then I went into the room and asked, “What’s wrong?”
He said, “I’m bored.”
So I asked, “What do you want to do?”
And all he said was, “I don’t know. I’m just bored.”
He didn’t want to come into the front room because of the kids he just wanted to stay in the bedroom. But I don’t want to be stuck in the room all day. I need energy, sunlight, space.
And the irritation… it was building by the minute.
But one thing I promised myself today:
I’m not letting him ruin my day.
Not anymore.
Some days, being married feels heavy.
Today, it sucked.
But I’m choosing me.
Staying Grounded Anyway
So now I’m sitting in the front room, watching a movie, working on my blog, while he’s in the room. I’m waiting on the snowstorm because honestly, snow always brightens my day.
Even Otis felt my energy following me from room to room. I had to put him in his cage for a bit just so I could get things done. It’s been a lot today, but I’m hanging in there.
One thing I’ve learned?
Don’t let people get under your skin.
Even if they’re having a bad day let them have it.
Protect your peace.
So that’s my plan today:
Wait for the snow.
Fix my blog.
Enjoy my day.
Sometimes the simplest choice is the healthiest one.
✨ Motivation of the Day
Not every day is beautiful, but every day teaches you something.
When emotions get heavy, breathe. Give yourself grace. Feel the truth then rise anyway.
✨ Bible Verse
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
✨ What I Learned
I learned that my peace matters more than someone else’s mood. I learned I don’t have to match someone’s irritation just because they’re struggling. Choosing myself isn’t selfish it’s necessary for my sanity, my healing, and my future.
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