Stepdad Nearly Wins Custody Battle, But the Girl Says Three Words That Alter Everything

An Isolating Life

As time went on, Roger became increasingly controlling about the household dynamics. He insisted that Janet quit her waitressing job because he didn’t want her interacting with other men. Although she aspired to become a nurse and attend night school, Roger forbade her from doing so, as it meant she would be out late.

Gradually, Janet found herself increasingly isolated from her previous life, her friends, and her family. Roger also exerted tight control over every penny that came into the household, to the point where Janet couldn’t even buy a banana without him being aware of it.