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    • #159258
      nbumblebee
      Participant

      Just when the caterpillar thought her life was over and she was ready to die, she found her wings and began to fly.

      Today I had my first ever tattoo a butterfly with my childrens intitals inside her wings.
      I can look at it every day and remind myself I can do this. 🥰
      Just wanted to share xxxxx

    • #159274
      tiredofitall
      Participant

      Sounds amazing and a lovely reminder of what you can do and why. ❤️
      I had my first tattoo last week too – a dandelion to represent hope and healing and three birds to represent freedom for me and the kids.
      x

      • #159277
        nbumblebee
        Participant

        Wow I love this. Im saving my next one till I get to a point in my life where I can be free. I just love it he hates it of course but its mine a perminant reminder. You stay strong sweetie take care xxxxx

    • #159275
      tiredofitall
      Participant

      Sounds amazing and a lovely reminder of what you can do and why. ❤️
      I had my first tattoo last week too – a dandelion to represent hope and healing and three birds to represent freedom for me and the kids.
      x

    • #159731
      pigeonperson
      Participant

      Hey nBumblebee,

      Good for you! Of course he hates it, but just think, he won’t get to see your next one, or be able to say horrible things about it, or about you, once you are free.

      • #159736
        nbumblebee
        Participant

        I wish @pigeonperson but I fear I will never leave its been too long im too old and too stuck.
        This I fear is my life forever.
        I just need to find a way to get through it as best as I can. X*x

    • #159773
      pigeonperson
      Participant

      It’s never too late, you are never too old to start afresh, free from abuse. Keep hoping for freedom, keep reaching out for support. I used to hope my ex would pass away. I thought that was the only way I would ever be free. That was no way to live. Do you have any support from your local domestic violence team? Being older doesn’t give him the right to keep you trapped in an abusive situation.

      I thought I would never find love again, but I did… thought I was too old for that. And it wasn’t true. Today I have a partner who is a truly lovely human being. I never in a million years thought that would happen to me.

      Sending you hugs

      • #159789
        nbumblebee
        Participant

        Ahh Thank you im so happy you found someone I really am Thank you for sharing means alot. X*x

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