A Dark Secret Kept Quietly

I've always been the caregiver in my relationship. We never had a specific label for it, but I took on that role naturally. It's something I struggled with deeply, feeling both empowered by it and ashamed of how much I enjoyed being in control. The night we crossed over into more explicit territory was a blur. All I know is that after, I felt like I couldn't face myself in the mirror. I'm still trying to come to terms with what it means for us moving forward.