My Past: Part 1 of 2- A Life Worth Living

I never really talk about my past, I pretty much try to avoid it. I don't want to fall back into that state of pain again, to feel the heartbreak all over, and even now while I'm writing this I can't think of anything else.

This is probably one of the only times I will ever talk about her. I do think of her often, whenever I look at our daughter, but mostly about the good times, but whenever I do my mind can't help but wander off and think about the bad times too.

I will start my story where is all began- I was 21 and in College. It was spring break and my friends dragged me to Sunlit Tides to have a great time before we'd be sucked back into the piles of school work the following week.

I was always a ladies man, I had several girlfriends but none of them lasted more than 3 months. I was considered popular in high school, being on the football team, debate team and having straight A's. I was every girl's fantasy and every parent's dream. But, I never liked all the attention and having everyone know everything about me, that is probably why I went to an out of state college, where no one knew who I was- a fresh start. I didn't even tell anyone where I was going for fear that they might transfer. I didn't want to see anyone I knew in high school at my college.

I would have never guessed that the day I met Isabella Adams my life would change. She was 20 at the time and a native in Sunlit Tides. She had a degree in cosmetology and worked at the beauty salon downtown.

We hit it off right away and spent all our time together while I was on spring break, but when I had to leave we were both upset. I promised I would back soon and I was.

I went back to school and came back during the summer. We kept in touch through the phone and online. The last year in college was the longest year ever. I dreamed of the day of graduation so I could see Isabella again.

We started referring to each other as boyfriend and girlfriend a month after I first left her and when I graduated, I moved to Sunlit Tides. She was the longest relationship I ever had and I had never been happier in my life. I loved her.

After 2 years of going out we decided to tie the knot. It was a private wedding above the lake at one of Isabella's favorite places in town.

She was the love of my life and when we got married I never thought life could get any more perfect, until...

....Until Isabella told me she was pregnant. A baby was what we both wanted and when Isabella became pregnant both of us were overjoyed. We both wanted a large family and we wanted to have that large family together.

When Izzy was born, life was perfect and we were happy.

But the happiness wouldn't last long....

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I'm excited to finally get the first post out to you guys. I would love all of your feedback and stay tuned for part 2 of Jackson's past.
Thank you all! :)