I grew up in a third world country where I had unforgettable moments, and leaving my country was one of them. At the time, my country’s government was being overthrown by the military, making it hard for my family, especially my fiancée, to stay safe and out of harm's way. Each night, my fiancée had to go into hiding with other men around the neighborhood so that there weren't one of the military's targets. The United States encouraged Haitians to join a Refugee program so that we could live a better life. In order for us to abide with the program, my fiancée and I had to have our marriage license. Since it was a short notice and we weren't financially ready for a traditional wedding, we had no choice but to get married at the court
