Wisconsin, one of the big things that finally pushed me to leave was seeing the person I was becoming. I knew I did not want the negativity in my life, and that the anxiety and walking on eggshells all the time was turning me into a completely different person. It's quite a relief to be me again. I'm not perfect, far from it. However, I am no longer living on the edge all the time, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
You are all strong, smart, and wonderful people. Don't ever forget that!