Chocolate, Cute, Average. From Nigeria

Nothing has come to my mind.

As I reflect on thud relationship, I remember how suffocating it felt being with him. Shit was terrible. At first, he said all the right things, made me feel like the most important person in the world before you know it words turned sharp. Every conversation became an opportunity for him to tear me down. No matter what I did to make this guy happy, it was never enough. I still hear his voice sometimes shaming me, belittling me, cursing me out. He’d call me worthless, stupid, and blame me for every little thing that went wrong in his life. It was like walking on eggshells every day, waiting for the next verbal attack. I stayed for 2 years, hoping it would get better, hoping he'd change but insults became my daily reality, thank God I did not wait till it graduate into physical abuse. I felt trapped, my self-esteem shattered. He made sure I lost touch with friends, anyone who might have told me I deserved better. It took a long time for me to decide to walk away. Leaving wasn’t easy, but it was the best decision I ever made. I’ll never forget how deeply words can cut through one's skin.