No, unfortunately I'm in my mid 40s. My son's dad (1st relationship) was abusive - physically, financially, emotionally, mentally.. he was a very jealous and controlling guy and a bully. When my son was born with a brain injury, we left his dad so I could focus on my baby's rehabilitation. I had $30 in my bank account and no job due to a move. I made it through. Went back to school and graduated with honors, won my court case, and landed a career that financially sustained us both with no financial support from his dad.

It's hard being in a similar position again, 20 years later. My world since has shrunk tremendously.. and for various reasons. I don't have a lot of start-up left. It's sad and I should have paid attention to my gut instincts at the start.

I was in a very vulnerable situation when I met my current partner (3rd relationship)- I had just left a marriage (2nd relationship), walked away from my toxic family, and at a time my son was going through his teenage years. I needed SOMEONE in my life to help pull me through, and my partner sounded promising. We'd known each other for almost 10 years before we started dating.. just in passing. He helped my son with his high school transition so I truly believed he had our best interest at heart. Now I'm questioning everything.