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How can two people cohabitate the same house, but it feels like I’m alone?
He scoffs and shakes his head as if I’m the one being unreasonable. As if I’m crazy and he has no idea what I’m talking about.
Still shocks me how two of the most loving and caring people I’ve ever met created a sociopathic monster.
Abusers don’t only manipulate their victims, but they get off on making other’s believe that they’re upstanding people.
When I try to stand up for myself, it only makes things worse. It never puts him in his place, nor does he bother apologizing.
Why does it ache so bad hearing him in pain? He doesn’t hurt when I hurt.
And most importantly, I forgive myself.
The gaslighting and manipulation are what convinces victims to stay and endure. They train you to protect yourself, ultimately changing every part of you until you no longer recognize yourself. You’re a prisoner in your own home.
