The article reflects on the complexities of divorce, particularly the emotional turmoil surrounding the couple's pet, Sundae. After the separation, the male partner dismisses Sundae as "not a pet belonging to him," which leads to feelings of confusion and anger for the author. Despite being part of the family for five years, Sundae's importance is overlooked, causing the author immense grief not just for the marriage loss but also for Sundae's situation, which mirrors her own longing for love and connection.
I thought maybe there would be a conversation later - some objection, some claim to her. But there wasn't. Instead, when I returned the next day to gather more of my things, her bed, her bowls, and her toys were already stacked at the door like garbage waiting for pickup.
As if she didn't matter. As if she hadn't been part of our family. As if she had never been his.
My husband quickly blurted out, 'No.' My jaw dropped. My stomach turned. No? We'd had Sundae for five years. I sat there blinking. Confused. Hurt. Enraged.
I didnât think Iâd cry for Sundae during my divorce. I cried for my son, of course, for myself, for the version of my life I thought I was building.
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