it’s been 4 years since I finally broke free and regained my autonomy. 4 years filled with change, growth, and coping. Healing takes so long and I don’t know how long it’ll continue to take but I’m slowly getting there.

[cw: domestic abuse]
If you’re suffering from domestic abuse: you’re not alone, it’s not your fault, and I’m so sorry. You deserve better.
The National Domestic Abuse Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE.

You’re loved, but not in the way they try to enforce their warped perception of love.

You’re not fishing for attention or sympathy for asking for help. These situations are complex, scary, and hard to navigate alone.

I just want others going through stuff that I went through (and even more or less extreme cases of it) to know they’re not a bother.

And to the person who hurt me in this way:

If you’re reading this thread, please stop. Move on. I know I’m an irredeemable monster in your eyes and that won’t change. We have our own lives now. I won’t even be in the same country as you in due time. Leave me be.