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JennyGrace you have no idea! I went from an abusive and controlling FOO to a long term relationship with someone who was controlling but in other ways... it's like I'm free for the first time in 30 years!
I'm riding this high for as long as I can. The lows while grieving are rough man
You should be even more proud then.
It's more like discovering yourself! You get to uncover all those gifts and talents and joys that are uniquely yours and start to enjoy them now!
Rae is right...the lows will still be low but they will diminish as you get stronger.