While my ex was not physically abusive, he was mentally and emotionally abusive. He’d make fun of the things I liked, and my appearance. He’d gaslight me. He’d blame me for things (like him losing jobs), isolate me emotionally, withhold affection. https://twitter.com/just_mindy/status/1300598009110179840

That abuse left scars people can’t see, but the trauma is real. It took every ounce of my courage to say enough, kick him out, and file for divorce. I’m fortunate the violence didn’t start then. Other women are not as lucky.

I’m in a far better place now. I have an amazing boyfriend who loves me unconditionally and treats me like a princess. But he can tell you those demons rear their ugly heads now and then. He absolutely puts my fears to rest. He is amazing and a blessing. And I love him so much.

But the @NFL, by allowing the name(s) of abusers on their uniforms are honoring dishonorable, abusive men. They are diminishing the very real suffering of women who had it far, far worse than I had it.

It is shameful, and despicable of the @NFL.

And disrespectful of women. But given some of the players’ behavior off the field, probably not all that surprising.

Abusers have a home in the NFL. Makes sense they’d honor those who don’t play.