Our stories are so very similar . . . single, outgoing, independent mom. I remember clearly the shock and horror of what you are experiencing.
I went back to him. . . many times.
It got MUCH, MUCH worse.
I truly wish I had walked away immediately. When I was where you are - I hurt so badly. By the time he was done with me . . . I was almost destroyed. . . literally.
I wish you the best.
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