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You took my breath away Jayna... You illustrated the way it feels to be in a toxic relationship in a way that everyone who's experienced it could identify with... And, maybe those that haven't been through it too. The tension, loss of self, feeling that something is wrong with you...

I'm so glad you got that weekend alone, and a firm answer from the universe on your questions.

Would I ever love anyone again? Would anyone love me??

I think this is the last stage of mental abuse, this gutting questioning of personal value. BUT the answer is always "of course!" You were brave enough to find that answer. This was a stellar read, thank you so much for sharing it to the community! 🤗

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Oh yes, the word "toxic" really sums it up. I would like to say that I merrily skipped off into my new life. But in fact it took years to decompress, to detoxify, to extract that person's voice from my head and to fully own my own thoughts again. It is really a systemic experience to be in an abusive relationship. Thank you so much for reading and commiserating, @grindan. Even now it is healing to talk about it and to feel that people understand.