Our relationship is special because we understand each other in all aspects of life. We both work in caring fields and understand that our careers are extremely stressful and that sometimes we need our space. We lean on each other for support and have the same values, ambitions, and goals. As cliché as this may sound, I feel like we were truly made for each other.
A Pre-Existing Condition
Before we met, I was diagnosed with a rare tumor and had emergency surgery. After my recovery, I was referred to a geneticist and was diagnosed with a genetic mutation which causes cells to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. This meant that for the rest of my life, I need to receive annual full body scans in hopes that I never have another growth again. My geneticist also explained that this genetic mutation can be passed down to my future children and they recommended genetic IVF to assure I would have a healthy baby.
When I first met my fiancé, I explained all this to him. I told him that I understood if he no longer wanted to pursue a relationship with me because I could be considered ‘defective.’ Instead of running, he stayed. He told me that whoever thought I was defective, is crazy. He told me I was perfect.
His support meant and still means the world to me. I went from feeling flawed to feeling like I was more than enough. Ever since, we’ve attempted to save money for when the time comes as IVF can be really expensive. We are both willing to fight this battle that life has thrown at us together, no matter what.
