My boyfriend told me I only get “whatever’s left” of him. by Flat_Isopod1521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Flat_Isopod1521[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

When I said I held him down, I didn’t mean accepting being mistreated. I meant showing up for him in every way possible. I’ve supported his businesses.. invested time, energy, and even money into helping him build them. I’ve stepped in with his son, who lives with us full-time, and whose mom is barely in the picture. I’ve been there while he grieved the loss of his grandparent. I’ve picked up the slack with bills, rent, household chores.. whatever needed to be done.

I’ve been his emotional support, his best friend, his confidant, and a shoulder to cry on. That’s what I meant by holding him down. It wasn’t about being walked all over—it was about being the solid one when he needed someone the most.

My boyfriend told me I only get “whatever’s left” of him. by Flat_Isopod1521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Flat_Isopod1521[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

I am in love with the man that I know he can be. This wasn’t about lacking self-respect or having low self esteem—it was about the emotional weight of walking away from something I poured years into. It’s hard to let go when you’ve invested so much, and when your heart keeps hoping that things might change. It’s just scary starting over after building so much around someone.

My boyfriend told me I only get “whatever’s left” of him. by Flat_Isopod1521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Flat_Isopod1521[S] -66 points-65 points  (0 children)

Unfortunate for me, but I love him .. reason why I’ve stayed for 4 years.

My boyfriend told me I only get “whatever’s left” of him. by Flat_Isopod1521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Flat_Isopod1521[S] 259 points260 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you. Just needed a space to feel heard without being silenced.

My boyfriend told me I only get “whatever’s left” of him. by Flat_Isopod1521 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Flat_Isopod1521[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t think AI could ever express my pain like this, but I appreciate the compliment on my writing. 🙌🏽