The joy of my traditional wedding was still fresh when everything began to spiral out of control. Two days after the ceremony, I disappeared from the home I had just moved into. I don’t say “disappeared” lightly.
In reality, I needed space not to escape, but to think clearly and protect myself from the sudden pressure of family expectations, gossip, and the tension that unexpectedly filled the air. I felt overwhelmed, anxious, and cornered by the whispers and suspicion that seemed to follow me wherever I went.…CONTINUE READING
