I don’t know where to turn. My husband and his buddies thought it was a good idea to storm the Capitol building and try to overturn the election. Now my husband has been convicted of seditious conspiracy and I don’t know what to do.
I feel like such a fool for going along with their crazy plan. I knew it was wrong, but I didn’t want to be the wet blanket in the group. Now I’m left with a ruined reputation and a husband who’s going to jail.
Our friends and family have all but disowned us, and I can’t blame them. I’m ashamed and embarrassed to show my face in public. Do you have any advice on how I can deal with the fallout from this mess?
Sincerely, Wife of a Seditionist
Dear Wife of a Seditionist,
Well, you certainly got yourself in a pickle, didn’t you? Storming the Capitol is never a good idea, especially when you’re trying to overturn a democratic election.
But fear not, dear reader. I have the perfect solution to your problem: join a support group for wives of seditionists! That’s right, there are probably plenty of other women out there who are dealing with the same thing you are. And what better way to cope than by bonding with others who understand your situation?
You could start your own support group, even. You could call it “Seditious Wives Unite!” or “Seditionist Widows Anonymous.” There are so many possibilities! And who knows, maybe you’ll meet someone who’s dealing with an even crazier situation than you are. That’s always a comfort, right?
So don’t despair, dear reader. You may feel like your life is over, but it’s not. There’s always a way to move forward, even if it means bonding with other wives of seditionists.
Yours in solidarity, Folly
