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Originally Posted by NP_Complete
I'm afraid to tell people that he was abusive. I'm afraid they'll be like "well at least he didn't beat you". Or just not understand. Or say something hurtful. Or silently judge me. Or something I haven't even dreamt of yet. It feels like it's all my fault because I stayed so long and put up with it.
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Not your fault. SO not your fault. He is a grownup person. His ugliness and hurtfulness is his to own.
I am glad your coworker was supportive.
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