@opallauryn: I feel like I’m learning more every day, and some days it’s just so heavy. But I’ll take the heavy over the alternative every time. #relationships #separation #abuse #domesticviolence #healing
Be gentle with yourself, please. I’m sorry you had to endure this.
2026-07-13 16:59:04
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adrienne0503 :
You did nothing wrong. It’s not even remotely your fault. I’m so proud of you for leaving. I didn’t recognize my sister at the end of her marriage and seeing her blossom since leaving makes me so happy ❤️
2026-07-13 17:06:22
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Roo❤️ :
So proud your save now.
2026-07-13 13:30:30
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TapiocaDance :
I relate to the frog in boiling water metaphor. Harm doesn't always arrive all at once. Sometimes it comes in tiny increments, asking you to compromise just a little more each time until you've forgotten where your own boundaries used to be. And once you're finally out, you can't believe you ever accepted that as your life. That surviving was the same thing as living.
2026-07-13 16:02:31
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Shan :
My childhood best friend just shared that during a 2 week trip all together, the only time she recognised me was when I was away from my ex and alone with her. It’s heavy
2026-07-13 15:21:37
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NicolaC 🇪🇺🇬🇧 :
I saw a video of someone who had a similar experience… a new neighbour suggested a double date and it was during that time she realised what a healthy relationship looks like and it wasn’t what she had. It’s the “frog in the pot” thing that’s been mentioned before.
2026-07-13 17:57:04
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soejdmke :
I struggled with this too after leaving my ex husband. I knew in my body I needed to leave. I knew I was not myself. But I also lived long distance to everyone who knew me well. And I too, couldn't identify the abuse for what it was until after I left. My therapist at the time told me "it's hard to see the forest for the trees, when the trees keep falling in you." The fog is part of it. Glad you're safe. Glad I'm safe.
2026-07-13 18:14:28
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THE_Joey_Show :
This is just like me and my best friend. Always long distance but very very close. She was my maid of honor but never really got to see into our lives. She realized it was way too dangerous, way too late. None of us really knew what was happening.
2026-07-13 14:34:28
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⚤💫DaGrockFox💫⚤ :
I had no idea I was in an abusive relationship till I left. I had never encountered verbal abuse and I was always under the impression that abuse was only physical. it started small so I didn't notice. after I left I found out how badly he'd beaten his ex. you don't know what you don't know. I'm glad you got out remember healing isn't linear. 💜
2026-07-13 20:14:24
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