Mindy - this was a great read and I relate to so much of it. I shared the bulk of the parenting responsibilities just like you with a husband who was in a high profile corporate job and traveling a whole bunch. It did build a lot of resentment. I found myself alone, and when I did express my feelings I was shut down. I resigned to my role but there were rifts in our communication. In the end, we wanted different things from life and I didn't see a retired life with him anymore. I met him when I was 18 yrs and there was no way we would know how our lives would take shape. We divorced after 21 years. It's sad and it did take a toll on both of us. Long story short, although in many ways I failed at my marriage, I am happier now in my journey to self-healing and finding myself again.