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Victor and Irma Estrada opened up to us about their troubles, milestones and ultimate successes. It was a deeply moving discussion filled with the kind of gulp you get when you hear of a couple overcoming major obstacles and doing the work it takes to stay together. They are now enjoying married life and each other more than ever before, and as Irma said, “I’m so glad I stuck it out. Its like a fine wine.”

"We have found that we've had quite a few challenges but what I think has been very interesting is that because we really have different viewpoints about certain things, it forces us to talk and communicate; the one thing I’ve found that’s helped us the most is communication. You have to talk about your issues" -Irma

"Ultimately to be married, it's not for people who are weak..it requires self sacrifice...But, from my point of view, when you’re married, that’s it: you’re married. In that respect you could say I’m really old school.

Also, there is an aspect to marriage which is really driven by the obligation to the children, not to each other, because those kids didn't marry you. Those kids have to bear the consequences of your behavior, and at times you have to bear that situation for the sake of the children." -Victor