Burning Issue 07: Trust and Transition: A Maid's Dilemma

Hi Sliq, this is my burning issue

I’ve spent the last six years working as a maid, trying to provide for my family, and now my husband is asking me to stop working. He promises that he will help me start a business at the beginning of the new year. On the surface, that sounds like a great opportunity, but there’s a catch.

While we do get along at times, our relationship is rocky. There are periods where he goes quiet, and I can feel the tension between us. We have one child together, and I appreciate that he is the breadwinner and offers some support. However, I’m aware that he has cheated in the past, and, honestly, I can’t say I’ve been faithful either.

Now, I’m left wondering if I can trust him or if he’s just trying to give me a “paper 2,” as we say here—a way to keep me from having my own independence while he maintains his affairs. Should I take the leap and trust his promise for a better future, or is this just another trap? How do I navigate this situation without losing my own sense of self?