Hey K,
I'm glad you have decided to let that candle go out. Keeping it burning has eaten up so much of your energy and time, and for what? I remember all the terrible things he's done to you. Is a man who does those kinds of things worthy of your love? Love is something we grant to those who are good and just and worthy of it......he has not earned this from you.
Ahh, but I envy the person who some day steps into your life and gives you the tenderness you deserve. You are someone capable of a great and powerful and patient love - and worthy of receiving it from someone else. When you untie that tether from an unhealthy relationship, you may be amazed at the things that happen.
Pictures! Pictures! We want Pictures!
GL