A young woman recounts her experience of marrying at 18 for financial aid reasons, rather than love. Initially feeling accomplished, she quickly felt isolated in college due to wifely duties and diverging from her peers’ experiences. Encouraged to pursue nursing instead of literature, she realized her loss of autonomy. As a nurse, she regained independence, leading to marital strain. Despite efforts to save the marriage through travel nursing, she eventually left, seeking a life on her own terms. Two years post-separation, she reflects on personal growth and healing from the experience.
I got Married at 18 to my Boyfriend of 6 Months to Help Pay for College. It was the Worst Decision I Ever Made.
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