Beyond Recognition - Self Esteem

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As time went on things began to change. His priorities began to shift. No longer were his wife and kids his main focus. His presents at home began to decrease over a period of time. The moments he was home were consumed by fighting and drinking. In an attempt to defuse his anger, I allowed him to treat me disrespectfully. This inspired him to talk to me as if I were a child he could command. From there the insults progressed and became spiteful. His continuous accusations of promiscuity rang through my ears on a daily basis. The constant reminders of my mistakes thrown in my face weakened what little bit of self-respect I had. The longer I stayed, the more his words became my truth and the hatred for myself deepened. I began to doubt that I could be someone that could be loved and appreciated.

Over the years I was with him, I lost myself trying to be the person I assumed he wanted. It was my desperate attempt to hold onto the only love I knew. I lied ...

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