Once upon a time I thought I was in love with you. But most girls in high school think they are right? I've always hear stories about high school sweet hearts, growing old and building a family together. Remember you told me that's what you wanted? I've also heard stories about girls being physical, sexual and verbal abuse? Remember when you made me one of those girls?

By grabbing me and pushing me, calling me a useless whore, not taking no for an answer, saying things like "you were a man and you had needs that needed to be met", strangling me after an argument if it didn't go your way, fearing for my life and the lives of those closest to me, telling me I had no purpose in this world - you changed my life. My self image and my self worth were destroyed. I had a hard time trusting others and believing in myself.

For years I blamed myself wondering what I did to deserve everything you did to me. I had nightmares about the things you did, and would wake up in tears. I wished I could go back in time and stand up to you the first time you abused me.

Then you decided to reappear? Was two years not enough for you? I was finally feeling free, and things were going well. But you just had to feel like you had some sort of control over my life. Which I'm not sorry to say, you don't.

I am stronger than you thought. I know I have purpose in this world. I believe in myself more than I ever have. I learned what real love is, and what it's like to be truly cared for. I know how to trust again, and how to open up. I'm no longer scared because you can't hurt me.

Never ever EVER again yours,
-The one you thought you destroyed