As most of you know, it's been a process getting past the abusive relationship with my ex fiance.

Recent events have brought the issue back up for me, but I've seen and realized how much better off I am now.

And the bottom line? I am very happy and content. I am respected and loved deeply.... my bf is very stable and kind. Everything that was missing with my ex, I now have.

So my ex can go screw himself, literally. Happiness truly IS the best revenge.

After enduring so much abuse from him and after all that pain and suffering I endured afterwards, I think I've finally turned a corner.

I think I have finally come to a place of peace with it all. It hurt immensely for a very long time. I writhed in pain for months over his cruel, nasty and vicious words towards me that tore my heart out and made me question everything I had done for him. He pulled the rug out from under me, he screwed me over royally, and that cut me deep.

But now? I think I can finally put it to rest.

I also realized that I've been holding back my feelings around my boyfriend. I haven't let him fully into my heart, and I realized why...... I was deeply scared after what had happened with my fiance. I have been worried my bf would do a 180 and run away like my ex did. I've heard all the same words, all the same promises and all the same grand gestures of love and wanting me to be his wife. It all has been eerily familiar.

But now I feel like I can finally open up to my bf and feel the love that I have held back. I don't want to hold back anymore. We've been together nearly 8 wonderful months, and he is not going anywhere. I think I can fully trust him with my heart.

And for that, I feel good. Progress!

[healingme4me]

It is a good feeling when it's realized that the past is drifting further behind.

Originally Posted by healingme4me

It is a good feeling when it's realized that the past is drifting further behind.

It really is!! Thanks for your reply.