I ended an abusive relationship today

he wouldn’t let me see my friends or go out. Constantly accused me of cheating and doing drugs. Yesterday I found out that he actually cheated on me and now I have to go to planned parenthood tomorrow to get checked for STI’s. I ended things with him today and I feel better than I have in years. I’m going out with friends tonight because he wouldn’t let me see them and wouldn’t let me drink even though he was always drunk. I thought I was a strong person and was very educated on people like this but please be wary anyone can fall into this. Much loved, Air

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On top of that yesterday when two hours after I found out he cheated on me my dog died two hours later.

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I’m sorry to hear about your dog.

Yes, that’s scary.

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Yesterday was actually my personal hell. Today is a new start tbh. I’m glad to be able to see my friends again

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That sounds like a lot to take on. Sorry to hear about your dog

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Good for you. That takes real strength and real bravery, and no one is immune to a manipulative abuser. They are people who think in very different ways than we do, and so it’s hard to see it – after all, we would never do those things.

I hope you enjoy your time with your friends.

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Good for you @Air
Good luck moving forward.

I’m sorry about your dog

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I was wondering about you. You seemed pretty happy with this fellow many months back but I am glad you are moving on especially if he was a jerk.

Sorry you lost your dog.

-S

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Hugs to you @Air . That’s a lot to have to go through.

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I’m glad you were able to get out of it before things escalated even further, some aren’t able to… and I’m happy you are able to see your friends again.

I’m really sorry to hear about your pup… hugs

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Sound similar to gal i am dealing with atm… gl.

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So sorry for your loss @Air.
Glad you are moving on and out of this toxic relationship.

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Got tested and I am perfectly clean thankfully. My dog is currently being cremated and we are going to spread his ashes on his favorite trail. Thanks for all the support guys.

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I’m glad you left him. Good luck on your sti check. I’m so sorry about your dog :frowning: was his death sudden or expected? Did you at least have time to mentally prepare?

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I take being wary to the extreme, as my history with other people sucks. I feel your pain

Move on from this and fingers crossed you are ok when you get checked out

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I’m so glad you got out of that relationship. It didn’t sound good at all. I hope you have / did have a lot of fun with your friends! :smiley:

EDIT: I’m sorry about your doggo. I read about your dog after I made the above comment. I still hope you had a great time with friends. I hope you feel some closure about your dog, when you spread his ashes on his favorite trail.

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What makes people think they can control someone they are dating like that? You’re both adults for crying out loud.

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This guy sounds like total bad news. I’m proud of you for getting out of your relationship with him. The guy is a menace, and he needs counseling.

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Enjoy the freedom with your friends and condolences.

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flounce, clomp, bleat, and a shimmy

That’s the llama dance of new starts.

I’m happy you are out of that relationship. Sounded very toxic.

I’m sorry about your dog.

I’m wishing you good fortunes.

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