From an abusive relationship to happiness

I was in an abusive relationship for 4 years with who I thought was “the love of my life”. He constantly accused me of cheating, he checked my phone, he criticized the music I liked, he hated my friends, he drove wedges between my family and I, he checked my underwear, he raped me, tracked my phone, slapped me, got mad when I wore makeup to work, and it was “all my fault”. He didn’t celebrate special occasions with me. He was cold and hurtful. He made me feel small. He made me feel like I would never be truly happy again. I was broken. Only when I left, would he start to make an effort.

Finally, after our daughter was 6 months old and I had to call the police because he punched a hole in our wall while I was trying to break up with him- did I start to wake up. These photos are 3 months apart, but the girl in each photo has lived different lifetimes.

I’m so happy now. Sure, he tries to cause drama with me because we have a daughter- but I am in control of my life. I am strong. I am just fine without him. I am me again.

Anyone who is in a relationship that does NOT bring out the best in you, I encourage you to find the strength to leave. You deserve so much more than how you feel now!