Little did I know my life would change forever aft
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🌟 The night in the dress was fun, then I was tricked by a friend (not in photo) who knew I needed a place to stay because I was freshly divorced. She asked me to come stay with her and her boyfriend which is where I was tricked & held hostage for I can’t remember how long. Watched at all times, abused in every way, all of my belongings except my clothes taken.. they were going to sell me as many times as they wanted. I fought and found a way to make them happy by selling something else instead of myself. Then I broke free into a relationship that landed me the hospital unrecognizable from the horrific beatings. Over and over. Things I can’t even say out loud.
🌟I was saved by my ex husband father of my kids and we started a new life. I stayed home where I was safe and raised our kids and we had the best times I can ever imagine. Raising them was the best time of my life. They are 18 and 22 now.
🌟I’m now 42 and stuck again. My ex became an addict and life is not good anymore. We lost everything during Covid. Our home, cars, lifestyle everything. I’m still fighting because of his addiction and because I made myself stuck. I did nothing for myself only for the ones I loved. Starting from scratch with nothing is hard. But I’ll find a way. Somehow someway like before. . I’ll survive.
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