“Then the night of the accident, I hit my breaking point. I saw people there with their significant others and how they interacted with each other and I was jealous. I wanted that. I wanted what they had. In the back of my mind, I was already thinking of excuses for the bruises and marks that were going to come that night. What kind of person does that? What kind of relationship is that to be in? What kind of marriage? I was done. I was not going to live like that any more and I was taking back my life. I had no clue he would go as far as he had and am thankful that I was able to walk away from him. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be where I am right now; in a wonderful and healthy relationship with a man who means the world to me.” "I am glad that you walked away, I just wish it would have bee

