a sad codie story? man, it was actually uplifting to me.
you said no thanks, not the life for me. which means...you win. you get it. you're right on the money.
i understand the sadness...but you did what a healthy person does. you said, "unacceptable--this ends now." You weren't put on this planet to be some dimwit's punching bag.
a personal aside: i've been with my share of losers, but none raised a hand to me. i believe that is because my Higher Power, in His wisdom, knew that I woul try to take down any man who hit me, permanently.
Not proud of it, but there it is.