ADVERTISEMENTMany people are forced to conceal their true selves out of fear of their parents. A woman was in this situation when she had to marry a childhood friend to hide her romantic orientation from her strict religious parents. However, things took a chaotic turn, leading to the dissolution of the marriage. “Remember that your life belongs to you and it is your responsibility to take good care of that life,” Mathews wrote. It’s a good thing that the author finally decided what was best for her, even with the risk of being disowned by her parents.