YES YES YES!!! That's so true! It was exactly the same for my parents - and ex-husbands who were abusive - or others in my family etc.

It's a common state of affairs, sadly, and it does so much damage.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this, and to share your thoughts and experience. Your comments would make an excellent story for you to write (copy, paste, elaborate, hint hint)

Thank you for your hugs. Yum. Sending a bunch of mine back to you! 💜