i’m 18 & i just left an abusive relationship of 2 years& ended a 6 year drug battle at the same time. i’m now a year clean & doing better every day. he was a very mentally ill & sick person, in and out of jail.. and every time he got out the beatings got worse. i lied to my friends and family for 2 years & am honestly so shocked but grateful i’m alive. i was so suicidal before him and bad on the drugs i look at the positive to the disaster. i got clean because i watched someone i loved seize 3 times on overdose, nearly got brain dead for life, and when he tried to take my life so many times it made me realize i wanted it more and more each time. the things i endured make me realize how strong i am & it made me aware of a topic i payed no mind to.. domestic violence is serious.. ptsd therapy is a blessing and for anyone out there stuck, i hope you find your way, i know the only way is to finally realize it on your own, i pray that you do. you have the strength.