@carolkean you are such a beautiful person and I thank you for this comment. Knowledge is power and God pulled me to Himself and slowly taught me what love is supposed to do. It was slow going and I wanted to make that marriage work. Becoming a single mom and breadwinner was never my dream but became my destiny for those long years. That was my only controlling relationship, but it kept me cautious until Jeff. Respect and true kindness are required for a real match or friendship. I dated men who smelled of control and exited the relationship the moment they tried to control any aspect of my life. A partner like yours is worth the wait.
My patience began to wear out early on but I forgave too many times things that are not forgivable thus perpetuating the cycle and causing me to lose myself for a long time. My accomplishments once I left with jobs and a getting a bachelor's gave me confidence in my choices and a commitment to remain true to myself and children paid off. Hugs!
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Aw, thank YOU for the kind comments, @wandrnrose7. And thank you for sharing personal wisdom like this: I forgave too many times things that are not forgivable thus perpetuating the cycle and causing me to lose myself for a long time. Keep telling your story--you never who will heed your words and finally make the changes you had to make, difficult as they are. Hugs to you too!