Abusers can do such a good job at convincing you that you need them around. They will make you feel incompetent in every way possible so they can be seen as your savior and someone you couldn’t live without. I was made to believe that I couldn’t take care of myself, I couldn’t manage my own finances, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t take care of our children on my own, I couldn’t hold friendships but I have gone on to prove to myself that none of those things were ever true. It wasn’t that I couldn’t do those things, he just controlled my life in a way that forced me to rely on him so he could remain in control. You are much more capable than you even know. #dvsurvivor #dv
Replying to @Delaney I’ve been questioning my gender for such a long time and a year ago I TRIED to chalk those feelings up to a phase I was going through. I did everything I could to convince myself out of it. Part of me wishes it was a phase because it would be so much easier to just be a girl and be “normal”. Those feelings never went away and I’m so much more comfortable in my body now that I’m able to express my gender authenticity. (I no longer go by any pronouns, just they/them) Thank you to those who have been so kind and supportive over the last few months 🫶🏼🏳️⚧️