Although physical, mental and psychological abuse is unforgivable...I do believe that we teach others how to treat us when we remain silent. I have also learnt that 'saying' sorry and 'being' sorry are very different.

I now understand that I can’t wait around for others to tolerate, validate, laud or honour me...I must do that for myself. The worst choice we can make is waiting for others to choose for us, or waiting for permission to choose, as we may spend our lives choosing nothing at all.

I now choose to put myself first, anyone disrespects or minimises my efforts to be in (and thrive) in the world, will very quickly be shut out of my life.