It's been six and a half years since I married this man. He has walked with me through countless emotional breakdowns and tracked me down in the snow and rain when I have tried to run away. He has stood beside me through the births of our two girls - even if he was terrified - and encouraged me even when I refused to be encouraged. He has never given up on me, shown me what true perseverance looks like, and loved me when I didn't think I could love myself. And even though we