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With time away came perspective, and perspective is everything. In the summer of 1997, Bonnie Lee Schultz found
herself in a position that many women have. She had gotten married young to her high school boyfriend and jumped
quickly into the role of homemaker, following her husband's job wherever it took them. In over 26 years of marriage,
she raised two kids who she loved more than anything. [music] But no amount of love from them back
could fill the space that she felt growing between her and her husband Rick. It wasn't the kind of thing that I
think happens all at once because of something said or done. It's this like lifetime of small decisions that send
two people growing [music] in separate directions. But there came a time for Bonnie when I think finding a way back
to each other probably didn't seem possible. About the time her youngest would have been going into first grade,
Bonnie decided to join the workforce. So, she got a job at a company called RGis or sometimes called Regis, doing
inventory audits at stores in the area. I don't know if the goal was just to like get a little more independence and
identity outside of the home or if it was just to have some extra money since her husband kept her on a tight budget,
but it served to do both nonetheless. And Rick wasn't a fan. Bonnie told her friend Diane that Rick made it clear. I
mean, she could go get her full-time job, but he still expected her to have the house clean and dinners

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Brief Summary

Bonnie Lee Schultz shares her journey from homemaker to workforce, revealing marital tensions with Rick over independence.

Key points

Bonnie's Journey to Independence. After 26 years as a homemaker, Bonnie seeks independence by joining the workforce.
Rick's Disapproval. Bonnie's husband, Rick, was not supportive of her new job, expecting her to maintain her household duties.

Episode highlights

Bonnie's Journey to IndependenceAfter 26 years as a homemaker, Bonnie seeks independence by joining the workforce.“She decided to join the workforce.”0:49Jan 19, 2026

Episode quotes

Perspective is everything.

Reflecting on the importance of perspective in life.

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