03/07/2025
Marriage is meant to be a blessing, not a prison. I believe in love, I believe in family, and I believe in fighting for your home. But let’s also tell ourselves the truth, what some people are enduring in the name of marriage is not love, it is calamity.
If you are constantly in pain, emotionally, mentally, or even physically and you’ve tried your best, prayed, communicated, and even cried for change but nothing is working, then you need to choose yourself.
There is no medal for endurance in toxic marriages. Leaving doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’ve found the courage to choose peace, growth, and sanity. It means you’re brave enough to rebuild and give yourself a second chance at happiness.
So no, I won’t advise you to walk out without cause. But if staying is costing you your health, your dignity, and your peace of mind, then maybe it’s time to ask: “What exactly am I still holding on to?”
- Kate Henshaw
