Courtesy of Ronni Benson
- At 18, I married my boyfriend because he said he'd help me pay for college.
- I was trapped in the marriage for years, often submitting to his every demand.
- I eventually left him, and I'm starting to build my life again.
I was married at 18 for financial stability. I had just finished my first semester as a full-time college student while working full-time hours. I had no time to go to the gym or hang out with friends. I was also struggling to pay for my next semester's tuition.