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    • #140089
      wildandfree
      Participant

      Today is my (detail removed by moderator) Freedom Day anniversary. I’m celebrating with a glass of bubbly.
      I never thought I’d get here. I never thought I’d ever be able to leave. I was resigned to a life of just existing. Getting through each day as best I could. Sacrificing my happiness to keep a home and my family together.

      But one day it was enough. I left. It was the hardest thing I’ve done. Very dark days followed. I wanted to go back, but each time I wavered, he reminded why I left.

      For anyone who is struggling, it is possible. And life can be big and bold and free. I actually like me again!! No, I b****y love the new me!

      Sending love and strength to all you beautiful ladies. Stay strong x*x

    • #140090
      nbumblebee
      Participant

      “Resigned to a life of just existing. Getting through each day as best I could”.
      Yep this is me it really is me…
      I love this post I just b****y love it.
      Go you. I hope you enjoy that bubbly cause you really do deserve it and Thank you for the hope.
      This is incredable huge hugs to you xxxx

    • #140091
      Pinkvelvet
      Participant

      Congrats wildandfree 🥂 enjoy that bubbly. It’s deserved!

      I’ve been struggling a lot at the moment with accepting everything. I’m out, but still working through the trauma. So glad to read this and know it gets easier. Lots of love to you xx

    • #140093
      searchingforhope
      Participant

      Congratulations and well done. I’m newly out. But its all very raw yet and different to what I thought. Just taking it one day at a time. But I got to stage where I knew I just couldn’t do it anymore, I wouldn’t survive it. So now just to find strength in each day to keep moving forward. So hard when it’s not just me to think of.
      Well done again, thanks for the hope and enjoy the bubbly.
      It’s amazing how helpful posts on here can be even I really needed. What a great community, in such a difficult place x*x

    • #140098
      Strongenough
      Participant

      Hi Wildandfree,

      Thanks for posting, your post made me smile. I’m so glad to hear your reflecting in a positive way. I do the same on my freedom anniversary and it feels fantastic 💫⭐🤩

    • #140151
      Dreamingoffreedom
      Participant

      You are inspiration…🥰

    • #140160
      Grey Rock
      Participant

      Happy Anniversary.
      Oh what a wonderful thing when we steal back our lives and our selves from these abusive thieves.

      ♥️♥️♥️

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