3. Absence

Just like many military wives and spouses of enlisted men and women, Natasha felt very sad and lonely in the absence of her beloved husband. About one week after Chris left home, Natasha began to take small steps to change her life.

These were tiny, baby steps at first, but, as weeks turned into months, her struggle to hide the truth became more and more difficult. Time passed, and Natasha was particularly adamant about making sure that one person didn’t discover the full truth.