POV: For the first time I bought my husbands birthday gift with my own money. For years every time I picked out a gift for him it felt like I was just choosing what he was paying for. Dont get me wrong he never once made me feel like I didn t contribute to our family, deep down I wanted to give in a way that didnt make me feel dependent. This year everything changed After being laid off I started digital marketing something completely outside my comfort zone And for the first time in forever I got to buy my husbands birthday gift myself. It wasnt just about the gift It was about what it symbolized independence confidence and the joy of giving back in a way I’d dreamed of