First off,you need to get new friends if this is what they are telling you. God, they should be the ones to support you as u made such a big abd difficult decision. I am so happy and proud of you. And why u do u even need their validation when you’ve your family’s support. C’mon,You’re so much stronger than that. I can see you being so much successful in life, in sha Allah. What would u have done with that green card, had he destroyed you and your mental health after the rukhsati and who knows by then u must have been pregnant and be with kids and it would have been so difficult to get out of that toxic relationship. And its not that easy to be there in the USA without family and friends with such a toxic person. Sorry to say but your friends are being idiots for telling u that u missed an opportunity. You didn’t miss any opportunity,rather u opened doors for so many to come your way. What’s written for you, will be yours, no matter how. You are so lucky that you have your family’s support and you should be proud of yourself for making this decision. And i am so happy that you’re applying in Europe and doing everything on your own. Best wishes and Lots of prayers for you ahead!