Taking my power back was a slow incremental process for me. It didn't involve standing up to my AH right off the bat. It involves building your confidence in yourself. You can do this by taking control of small things. I changed the locks on my house. I installed a new shower head in my bathroom. I bought one of those jump starter things and put it in my car so I wouldn't worry about being stranded. I took a dance class. Before I knew it, I believed in myself enough to stop taking crap from him. He could no longer intimidate me once I discovered how good I am at taking care of my own life.
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