[Amethyst_Stargazer]

I was in an abusive relationship for years, six years to be exact and I hid it from my family and friends because I was ashamed. Now it's very hard for me to get close to anyone or to trust anyone for that matter.

I noticed my anxiety, my anger, nightmares, depression and mood swings... I thought it was from my bipolar getting worse but it's from the cause of being with him.

So many things happened that I still can't wrap my head around anything. I had an Internet friend who told me off over Facebook and I finally deleted him because it's not something I can tolerate right now. My headaches are getting better which is good but I do sleep a lot during the day when my body gets sore. Feel horrible about not telling about this or being honest... I just was ashamed and thought people would judge me. He threatened me many times and told me that he put a naked photo of me online: that he took of me as I was sleeping one night.... and how everyone will know what a slut I am and how everyone will hate me.

Could have gone to the police, but I was truly scared. I've lost many friends due to this and it sort of makes me sad. Trust me I wish I could get over this but it's very hard. He disappeared on me 5 weeks ago and he does this as a form of punishment. I'm glad I finally got this off of my chest. I hope nobody is judging me because of this.

[nicoleflynn]

I stayed for 31 years. I don't judge anyone; we can only do what we can do when we are ready. Try to put the blame and shame where it belongs---on the abuser. I am sorry you lost friends;that is hard to believe....friends stay by you when you need them.

[tecomsin]

It's brave of you to open up here.

[Bill3]

No judgment, not at all. I'm sorry you went through that.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Amethyst_Stargazer

I was in an abusive relationship for years, six years to be exact and I hid it from my family and friends because I was ashamed. Now it's very hard for me to get close to anyone or to trust anyone for that matter.

I noticed my anxiety, my anger, nightmares, depression and mood swings... I thought it was from my bipolar getting worse but it's from the cause of being with him.

So many things happened that I still can't wrap my head around anything. I had an Internet friend who told me off over Facebook and I finally deleted him because it's not something I can tolerate right now. My headaches are getting better which is good but I do sleep a lot during the day when my body gets sore. Feel horrible about not telling about this or being honest... I just was ashamed and thought people would judge me. He threatened me many times and told me that he put a naked photo of me online: that he took of me as I was sleeping one night.... and how everyone will know what a slut I am and how everyone will hate me.

Could have gone to the police, but I was truly scared. I've lost many friends due to this and it sort of makes me sad. Trust me I wish I could get over this but it's very hard. He disappeared on me 5 weeks ago and he does this as a form of punishment. I'm glad I finally got this off of my chest. I hope nobody is judging me because of this.

I would contacted the police and informed that someone on Facebook decide to bully you online and you want to know what your legal right are. I would file a complaint against the guy who is harassing you. I would see if you could get a restraining order against him explain that he took a picture pf you while you were asleep when you were naked and is threaten to posted this on the Internet perhaps informed your neighbor to contact the police if they see him in the area this way they have a report of a suspicious person in the neighborhood watching people. None of the friend are real friend. Let other people know that they are bullying you so they are careful about what they say to them. I had some experience with someone online who had bully me over what they believe I have never experience.

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by nicoleflynn

I stayed for 31 years. I don't judge anyone; we can only do what we can do when we are ready. Try to put the blame and shame where it belongs---on the abuser. I am sorry you lost friends;that is hard to believe....friends stay by you when you need them.

This is great advice