I got married at 25 to a woman I met in college. We have two kids together, a home, and a beautiful life. Every day is legitimately challenging, and it can be exhausting to balance everything, but I have never been more happy.

Marriage and children are blessings. And I thank my lord Jesus Christ for what He has given me.

I know these gifts are not guaranteed, and this life is not forever. But I sit comforted knowing that any pain in this existence is temporary, and eternal bliss with the ones I love awaits me after my soul leaves this word.

Read the Bible. Ask questions about theology. Work hard on yourself, and do everything in service of others. Love your neighbors as yourself. All will be made whole in the end.

You’ve got this, OP. Much love.