You could also have said "The kids had a hard day".
No one is saying you should pretend you are fine. But you keep it short. You keep it private. You work through your stuff on your own.
If she initiates. "I have stuff on my mind. Thanks for asking".
Also honestly isn't in the form of words. It's in the form of actions. And the first person you need to worry about being honest with.. is yourself. Not your w.
M(f): 40 D'ed: 8/12
Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.
