Under same roof, but not same room.

"Ma belonged to Dr. Jones, but Pappy belonged to Marse Israel Lash over yonder."

As stated previously, separation between slave families are very common. In this period of time, when their husband is sold to another owner, there is very little the slaves can do about it. Their only option is to take it silently and not make a sound. if they tries to resist even a little bit, they would get severely whipped. I can't imagine what kind of life that would be. to be able to see your wife but not being able to kiss her, and to love her.