I Had A Successful Date. A Very Successful Date.

I had a successful date. A very successful date.

Some old habits die hard, but I'm not who I used to be.

He wouldn’t let me keep pierogi in the house because he disliked them so much. I was not even allowed to eat them when he wasn’t home.

Guess what I’ve got a bit ol’ plate of right now?

hi! im a survivor of domestic abuse also, and i just wanted to say thank you. one of your posts showed up in my recommended and i clicked on ur blog, and i just. im so happy? ive been in a downward spiral lately and your posts about recovery really gave me hope. (especially the one about pierogi!). so anyways, i just wanted to thank you. ok bye ^w^

Hi there!  

I’m sorry you have gone through this hell.  Downward spirals are, regrettably, all a part of the healing process.  There’s some horrendous moments, and some horrendous weeks.  I know that hearing that doesn’t help you feel better in that moment, but it does get easier to manage.  Hopefully knowing that This Too Shall Pass helps?And you really are so strong.  

Hope, validation and the love of my friends kept me from succumbing to the dark.  I’m glad I could give you a little of that. Lean on your people, if you got ‘em.  If you don’t, keep reaching out.    Wishing you the best.

I still get reclusive during this time of year.  I’m trying, but I’m not there yet. At least I didn’t cower in the basement for hours.

“I am sorry someone loved you badly, and that they made you feel like you take up more space than you deserve. I am sorry they abandoned you when you need them the most and it has made you believe that love is an awful thing that hurts.”

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Nikita Gill