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Hi, I left sometime ago after many years – too many years – of unrealised abuse.they are very clever manipulators- I think because they rely on us like vampires needing to suck blood to survive. It took me a long time to readjust- maybe bc I was so long ‘inside’. I’ve read about addicts who when they become clean, are at the same emotional stage as when they started drugs. That’s how I feel now- struggling to cope with life and not feeling equipped. But anything is better than being trapped in an abusive relationship. Getting out is hard as hell but if you’ve done that, you can do anything. Keep strong.

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Hi, I think it’s incredibly tough disentangling our minds after so many years being condition, gaslighted, controlled and abused. It’s been (detail removed by Moderator) years since I secretly moved out while he was at work. My life is so much better but I still struggle with managing life.

I think they keep their fingers in our mind for a while even after they’re not there anymore. Your feelings will eventually pass, OP, but give them some validity because it’s reasonable to feel like this. Good luck.

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