I agree. I am not one. I married a tough guy in a leather jacket the first time. I was sheltered and only 18. He was abusive. At 20, I packed up my one year old daughter and hitched a ride and got out of there. I paid my way through college and was single for years. I met my husband at a bar on Halloween; it was love at first sight. We married six months later. He is a great guy and I am very fortunate. We have been married for 17 years.
Thanks for the details. Nice. I'm happy for you.
Congrats on doing something that many others do, but seldom get kudos for having done. You did it on your own. Outstanding...