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12 Things I Get To Do Because I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship Anymore

12 Things I Get To Do Because I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship Anymore

Happy 3/11!!

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Emmy Marie
Mar 12, 2025
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Yesterday was March 11th, which is the day I celebrate the anniversary of leaving my abusive relationship in 2013. I never thought I’d be able to leave him, and doing so is by far my greatest accomplishment. Leaving took a tremendous amount of courage and risk, as from leaving an abusive relationship until two years out, there is a 75% increase of violence upon separation according to Battered Women’s Support Services.

Today I decided to celebrate the 12th anniversary of my freedom with a reflection on 12 things I now get to do, have, and experience because I’m not in an abusive relationship. Let’s get into it!

(This will be behind a paywall because it is incredibly vulnerable and personal. Thanks for understanding and for your support if you choose to subscribe <3 If you’d like a free trial, email me at bloomingforwardnow@gmail.com and I’ll send you the link!)

me in March 2013, days after leaving my abuser. i was 17.

12 Things I Get To Do Because I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship Anymore

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