Damnit @magicalmoonlight why you gotta bring me to tears. But no seriously as I'm typing out this comment my eyes are full of (who's cutting onions in here?).

1. Let me first off say although I don't know you personally, I do still care, and am so glad you were able to find your way out of your abusive relationship. The amount of strength it takes to do so, is something no one will fully understand unless they are in the situation, and I pray others will not have to understand that strength.

2. I'm so glad you also included men in this post. Often times they are forgotten. Due to the expectations men have to "be men", it oftentimes is so hard for them to even admit that they are in abusive relationships.

3. There are so many factors that come into play that lead to people finding themselves in and then staying for long periods of time in such relationships, that it's so easy for others to judge. And it's so important that those in such relationships see hope of escape in others stories. Your broken silence is so important and you are heard.

As a trans person I have seen so many of us in my community, just accept the abuse, because we feel like it's the best we can do. I am also the child of an abusive relationship. The cycle is real.

Much love to you, and you are heard