Hey Suzanna,
Thank you for your kind message :)
I am so sorry to hear what happened to you. I am glad you got out of there and that you are now teaching your sons to avoid this trap.
The truth is that many societal institutions existed once for a special reason. As their original purpose disappeared, they stayed, most of the time for the mere sake of making money.
I find it so sad our friends and family are still pushing the marriage and other crappy narratives like college onto their loved ones.
A lot of suffering could be spared if people saw these institutions for what they are, which is financial and emotional prisons.
I have seen a lot of people have their lives destroyed because they believed in what they were told.
I hope this article will have its effects and that it will help people not make a decision they will surely regret later.
Best,
Aure :)