Brent Chaim Spodek recounts the three times he 'married' his wife, Alison, each marking a different stage in their relationship. Their first wedding was a traditional celebration, filled with youthful ideals and expectations. The second 'marriage' came during Alison's battle with leukemia, when Brent realized true commitment meant embracing the realities of illness, fear, and imperfection. The third ceremony, held quietly in the woods with their children, was a recommitment to loving each other as they truly are, not as imagined partners. Through annual retreats and honest conversations, they learned that marriage is not a single vow but a daily practice of understanding, acceptance, and growth.
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