Almost two years ago a one night stand quickly turned into so much more. We moved in together quickly. We got pregnant our first night together. We had a miscarriage. We thought this made us a stronger couple. We were happy for a while. Another pregnancy and a premature baby later we really thought we had it all figured out. But looking back all our troubles were still the same. The arguments all were the same at the core. The unhappiness was still there just sometimes masked by good moments. Another miscarriage. Some financial troubles. More and more arguments. I finally realized it wasn’t worth it anymore. I shouldn’t have to stress about my relationship. I shouldn’t have to feel unwanted and unloved. I shouldn’t have to feel so miserable. He wanted marriage and I wanted out. Tonight I finally found the strength to escape my own prison. I broke up with him and asked him to move out. My goal is to still be on good terms with him for our son. For our son to see two happy parents instead of two very unhappy parents. But finally the weight on my chest is gone and I feel free. It won’t be easy to be a single mom, full time student and work full time but boy it sure will be worth it.