Thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry if I sound repetitive by saying that. I am sincere. I think all of you are brave to tell your story. I also think it is good for people to realize they are not alone. There are people here with similar stories. You are all survivors. I am thankful you are here!

Thank you for asking. I admit, I was a bit triggered, that insecurity and fear I lived with for so long briefly returned when I read your question, but just the little bit I wrote was therapeutic after all these years. I have been married to a wonderful and loving man for the past 15 years and I am so very grateful. There are still times I look over my shoulder and even flinch for a brief moment. It has been a long road with a lot of healing. Even though the bruises and black eyes are long gone, sometimes the memory of what was catches me off guard. I never understood why people stayed in abusive relationships either, until i was there and I don't wish that on anyone. But out of all the bad, fear and abuse, God blessed me with an amazing, kind and loving partner who knows my story and loves me for me, and encourages me to love who I am and have become. So again, thank you for asking and thank you for all who share their stories. We heal together ❤️.