My Story of Abuse – How I Got Out, How I Recovered & How I Transformed it into a Positive Experience
Many of you know me as a positive & inspiring go-getter.
I feel it in my heart that I am but 8 years ago, I wouldn’t have.
I was a completely different person– I was shy, sheltered, socially awkward, and doubted myself more than I could ever admit. But I decided to change that.
So I slowly came out of my shell, found my voice and eventually pursued the career of my dreams. I was having the time of my life. But my life took a detour.
I got into a relationship with my childhood friend and what I thought was love– was actually abuse. I found myself in the clutches of an abusive man who made sure I couldn’t leave him. And I fought hard and hard until one year later, I finally did.
Here’s my story of how I found myself in an abusive relationship, how I got out, how I recovered and how I turned it into a positive experience.
I am the sum of my past. But that doesn’t mean it should dictate my future. I hope my story inspires you.
TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety
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