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Recently ended a toxic relationship, not sure what’s next
Relationship Stress / by bestOwl8020
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 January 22nd, 2025
...See more I have never posted here so Hi! I don’t know where to seek support so I am trying anywhere I can. I am too embarrassed to talk to friends or family right now. 3.5 weeks ago I ended an abusive relationship. I spent years isolating myself from my supports because I knew if I told people the truth of what was going on they would suggest I end the relationship immediately. I was so manipulated into thinking I was the problem and I needed to fix everything and I kept trying and no matter what changes I enacted or anything positive I did, the abuse only unfortunately escalated over time. I didn’t want to be told to leave even though I think I knew all along that I needed to. I guess I just want someone to talk to or to hear from someone who gets it. I feel lost and every day I get even more angry just remembering the horrible things he put me through and how I continued to tolerate it. I am completely overwhelmed by all of the traumatic memories and I don’t know how to cope. I have journaled a lot but it is only helping so much. I am still not ready to talk to friends or family. I am on a wait list for a therapist as I had to uproot my life and move states away to escape the relationship. Thanks if anyone reads this. I would appreciate any kind words or words of support. I am struggling and just don’t know where to go right now.
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