*Trigger warning, s****l abuse, rape* Gia “So your ex husband lives in California and that’s why you don’t want to go there?” Shayla asked me. I sighed and said, “Yes and no. You see, he used me because he didn’t have a green card. I was so stupid but I loved the guy. I fell in love with him, it wasn’t until afterwards, when we said I do, the real Michael came out. The Michael I fell in love with didn’t exist.” “Ok, it’s ok. Tell John about this. He is an understanding man, he will understand why you don’t want to go to California.” Shayla said. “It’s not just that, there is more. I’m afraid if I go back to California, Michael will find me. I’m technically still married to him.” I said as tears fell down my face. “Why? I don’t understand why are you still married to him?” Shayla ask

