Domestic Violence Survivor
I recently decided to end a relationship with my abusive boyfriend. We were common law partners for less than a year but in that short amount of time I suffered on a regular basis. He was arrested 8 months ago and is serving almost 2 years for assaulting me on several occasions. Despite the physical, emotional, and mental abuse he directed towards me, I believed that he still loved me, and that I loved him. Now that we are no longer in contact (I revoked the communication consent order) I am struggling to deal with the trauma, stress, and financial burden he has left me with. I suffered from depression, anxiety, and BPD before we met, so I was already having a difficult time coping. I ended up taking time off from work and now I spend many nights awake thinking about everything. I constantly question my sanity and reality. I know I'm dissociating and need to address my suppressed memories but I don't feel strong enough yet. I was a very independent and determined person and now I struggle to be alone with my thoughts. I'm 34 years old and I have never had a healthy relationship. I sometimes think I am destined to be alone. That makes me feel both sad and angry. I want to heal and move on so that I never end up back in another abusive relationship. I feel like I have so much to learn. I keep thinking that things could have been different if we just tried a little harder. I haven't lost complete hope in recovery but I'm scared at how long it will take.
Wow, youve been through a lot! You must be incredibly brave and strong, just to get out of that intensely bad situation. Can you look back and be proud of how far you have come?
it takes a long time to rebuild so be patient and take it one day at a time. Finding this community may help. I hope it does! Sending you light and prayers!