I don’t know where she found it, but my mom sent this to me. It hit home for me because I was in that situation until I recently got out. For the ones that think you can’t, you CAN!!!

“I promise your soulmate isn't the guy who calls you a dumb b*tch every time you argue. or the guy who raises his fists at you like he's gonna use them as a weapon. or the one who actually does use them. it's not the guy who uses leaving you as a threat. or the one who tells you you're nothing without him. it's not the guy who goes & fucks another girl every time y'all argue. it's not the guy who tells you you're "not allowed" to go places without him. it's not the guy who won't let you wear shorts & a tank top in 90° weather because you look like a "whore"/"slut". or the one who makes you cut off all your friends because of his own insecurities & jealousy. or the one who gets mad when you post selfies on social media. it's not the guy who turns you expressing your feelings into an argument. or the one who calls you crazy every time you ask for reassurance. or the one who goes through your phone excessively but won't let you go through his. that guy is your ABUSER.”