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In this episode of The Powder Room’s Why Did I Get Married? series, we sit down with Pablo and Kesha Smith, high school sweethearts who met at just 15 years old and have now been married for 26 years. Their journey is one of intentional love, rooted in faith, boundaries, and a commitment to building something stronger than the cycles they came from.

With toxic patterns and broken homes on both sides of their families, Pablo and Kesha made a vow early on that their marriage would be different. For Pablo, that meant being the kind of father he never had—present, engaged, and fully invested in the lives of his sons. For Kesha, it meant standing firm in boundaries and creating a safe, healthy foundation for their family.

Together, they share how their faith in God has been the glue that keeps them grounded through challenges, and how commitment—not convenience—has carried them through. This is a story of resilience, redemption, and the power of choosing to rewrite your family’s story.