That night changed everything. Instead of confronting him with anger, I met him with compassion. I joined my own support group, and slowly, we began to heal side by side. Ryan learned that love and fear can coexist, and I learned that silence often hides deep wounds. Today, he holds Lily without fear, and when I see his eyes light up at her smile, I know we survived more than just childbirth—we survived the hidden battles of the heart.