(((((((lyib))))))))

Ugh, I am SO sorry.

It's SO hard not to fall back into our old patterns of relating to our abusive parents.

But reaching out to your boyfriend was *not* the wrong way to cope. That was good, healthy self-care. You don't deserve to be treated how your mom was treating you.

You will achieve things, and you ARE achieving things. You are applying to grad school! You are learning how to take care of yourself. You are reaching out here. You ARE doing it.

Sending lots and lots of hugs.