First, HUGS. Your words echoed over the last couple of days, Serena. I saw a couple of friends ground down in relationships; their beautiful sparks dampened, and their light diminished, enthralled by a guy. Thank you for sharing your experiences. You deserve more. Sitting alongside you. xo
Thank you so much for your kind words Victoria. I know that many others have had it worse. I feel fortunate that I got out of my relationship when I did. He finally did leave when I started to stand up for myself. The timing was awful, and it didn’t go smoothly, but it’s behind me and things are better now. I had a lot to work through and of course the writing helped.
I appreciate your kindness. Thank you for reading.
Thank you for the kind words Tinashe. Writing about this experience has been therapeutic. I’ve been nervous about publishing it but I think it’s important to do so. When I read about others’ experiences it’s always with appreciation that they’ve shared and it gives me courage to share as well. Thank you so much for reading it.
Thank you Don! Great quotes are meant for sharing. Yes, Ros’s essays are powerful and heartbreaking and are inspiring many conversations about partner abuse. Hers was the kick in the pants I needed to share my story.
Wow, what a powerful and moving read. It's heartbreaking you had to go through this, I am so sorry, Serena. Thank you for sharing your journey so honestly. Your light shines through.
Thank you for your kind words Christine. It means so much. I am in a much better place now, thankfully, and I learned a lot about myself during that time and in the aftermath, and even more while writing about it. Who knows — there may be someone out there who needed to read it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. The best thing I ever did for myself was leave an abuser behind. My life opened up in joyful, adventurous, exciting ways after that. I became free to live the life I love and that was meant for me all along. I was free to become me. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for saying so. You are absolutely right about leaving, and I’m so glad you did too. At the time, it was hard not to question myself and I think that was the thing that lingered the most.
Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words.
First, HUGS. Your words echoed over the last couple of days, Serena. I saw a couple of friends ground down in relationships; their beautiful sparks dampened, and their light diminished, enthralled by a guy. Thank you for sharing your experiences. You deserve more. Sitting alongside you. xo
Thank you so much for your kind words Victoria. I know that many others have had it worse. I feel fortunate that I got out of my relationship when I did. He finally did leave when I started to stand up for myself. The timing was awful, and it didn’t go smoothly, but it’s behind me and things are better now. I had a lot to work through and of course the writing helped.
I appreciate your kindness. Thank you for reading.
The timing...ugghhh, I can't imagine. Sitting alongside, side hugs!
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Serena, your essay is incredibly powerful and deeply moving. Thank you for sharing such a personal journey with such honesty.
Thank you for the kind words Tinashe. Writing about this experience has been therapeutic. I’ve been nervous about publishing it but I think it’s important to do so. When I read about others’ experiences it’s always with appreciation that they’ve shared and it gives me courage to share as well. Thank you so much for reading it.
Thanks for sharing this. I’m sure it will give many others hope x
Thank you so much Sarah. I certainly hope it does!
Serena, of course I don’t mind you sharing the Thich Nhat Hanh quote. I’m glad you did!
And I’m so sorry that you went through this. I’ve been reading Ros’s series of essays as well.
Thank you Don! Great quotes are meant for sharing. Yes, Ros’s essays are powerful and heartbreaking and are inspiring many conversations about partner abuse. Hers was the kick in the pants I needed to share my story.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
I’m so glad you woke up to your mistreatment, Serena. You deserve better.
Thank you! I am too. We all deserve better. I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment.
Wow, what a powerful and moving read. It's heartbreaking you had to go through this, I am so sorry, Serena. Thank you for sharing your journey so honestly. Your light shines through.
Thank you for your kind words Christine. It means so much. I am in a much better place now, thankfully, and I learned a lot about myself during that time and in the aftermath, and even more while writing about it. Who knows — there may be someone out there who needed to read it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. The best thing I ever did for myself was leave an abuser behind. My life opened up in joyful, adventurous, exciting ways after that. I became free to live the life I love and that was meant for me all along. I was free to become me. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for saying so. You are absolutely right about leaving, and I’m so glad you did too. At the time, it was hard not to question myself and I think that was the thing that lingered the most.
Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words.