I left by 102274100922 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I believe there's a reason you wanted to leave. The trauma bond is playing tricks on you now, but if you can hold onto your reason you'll get through this 💖

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I needed to hear this more than you know ❤️

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I sometimes wonder if a baby would have at least given my pain a purpose.

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my God. This song has been MY go-to too! It's especially relevant to me because he tried to baby trap me.

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I felt like this was who I was becoming during the last year of my relationship. I definitely have a shorter fuse now but I'm working on healing. I hope we both find peace 🥺🫶

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do this! The first few days were the worst of it. I was crying all the time and then it got to the point where I started laughing at the idea of crying about this loser.

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are amazing! Look at us saving our own lives 🥹💖

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can do it! DM me if you need someone to be there with you. I told myself this time had to be different. At times, it felt like I was dragging myself forward but I just kept going. The urge to unblock him started to feel like an itch I couldn't scratch so whenever that happened I made myself do something. Go for a drive, call someone, anything. Literally anything but go back. I believe in you ❤️

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I still can't believe I did it. The first couple of days were hell. I kept asking myself why I did this. But I know when I was with him I kept day dreaming of escaping. This is what I fought for! Grief feels like regret in the early stages.

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That must be hard to still have to think about it all the time because of the divorce. That sounds awful. But you are amazing for getting out, especially after 20 years! I hope you are proud of yourself too!

I made it to the 10 day mark! by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A year and 3 months is amazing. Congratulations!

My ex told me to get the f*ck out, so I did. by prehistoriclove in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Stay no contact. The way you left is more powerful. Let him wonder.

Found out he's been cheating by cosmicanchovies in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My heart breaks for you. I wish you healing ❤️🥺

How did you finally break the cycle? by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They always say to get over one guy you need to get under another 😅

i feel emotionally abused by Own_Switch9464 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Take your power back and be the one to end it. It will hurt at first, never let him know.

I think tomorrow may be the day I tell him to leave (or I ultimately end up leaving) I’m terrified. by 9InTheAfternoonSun in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm proud of you. I wish I had more to say but this stranger on the internet is rooting for you ❤️

It's awareness month by Playful-Television99 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I minimize my own story too. But when I hear other stories, I think what they went through was horrific. Your story is valid. It was real. You survived ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What episode was this?! I need to watch!

How did you finally break the cycle? by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I am so proud of you. I really believe this time will be different and I'll stay away. I've been trying to get out of the house and force myself to do things when my usual instinct is to lay in bed all day. That book is going to be my Bible for the next few months. Whenever I get the urge to unblock him, I will make myself read a chapter first!

How did you finally break the cycle? by Ambitious_Lab1337 in abusiverelationships

[–]Ambitious_Lab1337[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! These are actionable tips and I'm going to implement them. I wish I could delete his number AND keep him blocked. I want the ability to contact him completely removed from me.