Oh, Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear that you also found yourself in this kind of position. But it sounds like you've managed to free yourself and have already healed quite a bit. That's fantastic.

Thank you very much for telling me how this story has impacted you. To be honest, it took me a long time (REALLY long time) to understand that it was self-trust I was lacking, more than self-love. "Self-love" is so much of a buzzword these days that a lot of people think it explains everything. But it doesn't. And you and I aren't the only people I've known, frankly, who remained with abusive partners BECAUSE we thought so highly of ourselves that we believed things would improve. You are definitely, definitely not alone.

I sincerely hope that your future — hopefully even your present! — is filled with amazing love. ❤️️