I was in an abusive relationship for almost 3 years... I finally had the courage to leave after 2 years 8 months and 17 days. I started a new job and started going to school. I met someone at my work who is 4 years older than I am and he was just refreshing. just talking to him and being able to connect with someone and say anything without worrying about being shut down or getting yelled at like before. I met him 4 months ago. a week after I met him he asked if he could pick me up and if he could take me out on a date. so I said yes, he brought me beautiful flowers the night we went on our date. he took me out to dinner and we just talked and got to know eachother. after a couple weeks we decided to start dating.

dating him is so different from my ex when I was with my ex I constantly felt like there was no way out and I couldn't breathe or say anything to him without getting screamed at. And now I have this amazing gentleman who loves nothing more than spending time with me and my family. he always tells me that a real man will never raise his voice or raise a hand to a woman. he will never do anything to hurt me and will never let anyone else hurt me again. I tell him all the time that he saved me from drowning and he didn't even know it. I never thought I would find someone so kind and amazing but im so lucky I did. he is the perfect, supportive, nice man for me. I really hope I get to keep him forever