Andrea Gunning

Plus, Chad had grown up there, so he knew nearly everyone in town.

And everyone seemed to adore him.

In fact, he'd been the high school valedictorian.

Once they moved back to Erie, the couple also joined Chad's church, the church he grew up in.

Their life was falling into place.

A happy marriage, a strong foundation based on shared values, a community that supported them, and a church they felt welcomed by.

And Chad was making progress in his career.

He began the certification process to become a financial advisor.

He wanted to start his own firm.

She was proud of him.

And for the time being, she kept working too.

But conceiving their first baby didn't happen as quickly as Danielle hoped.

The months turned into a year.

And during that year, Chad made a shocking confession.

She asked him point blank if he was gay.

He said no, he wasn't.

She wanted more details about what actually happened, who it was with, and what they did.

Danielle was shaken and confused about her husband's confession to a one-time fling.

But at the same time, Chad was doing everything he could to make it right.

He confessed to it immediately.