The article recounts the author's engagement to her partner, Troy, shortly before she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. After being together for eight years, they had previously hesitated to marry due to personal beliefs about identity and the pressure marriage might impose on their relationship. The author discusses her struggles with health problems leading up to the diagnosis, sharing her experiences with doctors and the emotional turmoil of the situation. Ultimately, the engagement represents a profound and complex decision shaped by their shared life experiences.
Troy and I got engaged one month before I received a terminal diagnosis. We had talked about marriage over the years but had our reasons for delay.
As a bisexual woman, marrying a man felt like giving up part of my queer identity, while Troy was reluctant due to his parents' divorce.
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