I left 2 months ago

Well almost 2 months ago, it will be 2 months on Jan.5. I walked away from 2 & a half years of controlling, mentally abusive toxicity.

I went from constantly walking on egg shells to finally being able to breathe.

My cats went from hiding and crying non stop to being playful adorable cats again.

I'm still with my sister and brother in law, about to make a job switch that will more than double my current yearly pay.

I'm hoping to have enough for a deposit on an apartment by spring.

Im fixing my car with my taxes.

The biggest thing is I can finally look in the mirror, I recognize the woman staring back at me now.

And for the first time in years I threw my head back and genuinely laughed tonight. You know the kind where you forget everything, even only if for a brief moment in time.

In just 2 months ive come so far, im finding my new normal, one that doesnt involve a man thinking he can control every aspect of my life.

Please ladies learn the red flags and run at the first sign, no man is worth mental torment. My ex got me to stay by threatening me, well after stalking and harassing me I got the cops involved and he finally went away. I still carry mace with me everywhere as a precaution though. Be careful ladies, its a crazy world out there.