Inspired by #whyistayed

[wyldlittlepoet]

 I’ve been trying to write this post for months now, and it doesn’t get any easier. I’ve tried being cryptic, I’ve tried being angry, I’ve tried every style that I know how to try, but it’s never worked, so this time, I’m going with bald facts.
I spent about 4 years or so in an emotionally abusive relationship.

Comments

[camlina]

*hugs hugs hugs* I'm so sorry, Aliyah. I had no idea. That sounds awful, and like she did some truly inexcusable things. And I think you're really brave for writing this. *huge hugs*

[wyldlittlepoet]

Thank you. :)

[swimhappy]

Lots of love for you beautiful, strong lady. <33

[wyldlittlepoet]

Thank you. :)

[zoethor]

*hugs* I think I sort of knew that there was bad tension about that relationship, mostly from times we talked or emailed about poly stuff. I'm so sorry to hear it was as terrible as it was. I'm really glad you felt comfortable enough to share.

Also, I hope that you can recognize that these "flaws" she perceived in you were just that: her perceptions. The idea of you being a bad gift giver or whatever is not the truth about you. You are a lovely and loving individual and I like you quite a lot.

[wyldlittlepoet]

Thank you. And thank you for letting me vent about poly stuff at you! That really helped keep me sane when stuff got bad.

[wyldlittlepoet]

Thank you. :)

[existentialgoat]

*hugs*

I'm so sorry, and I'm so glad you're out now. You are a brave, strong, lovely person who deserves all the good things.

[wyldlittlepoet]

Thank you. :)

I like to think that there are a lot more good things in my life now!