A little over a year ago I reconnected with Jim. We had met and spoken a few times 6 years ago. Jim took me on a few dates and I just knew this relationship would be different. Here is a guy who would treat me like a queen. I wouldn’t be raped, controlled, insulted or emotionally abused like I had been in my marriage of 15 years. I wouldn’t be manipulated like a previous relationship after my marriage ended. This would be great, a healthy relationship! We met at a church after all.
I learned that Jim was coming out of a bad relationship too. After a few dates he told me a bit about his past. The things he had worked to overcome. He was in prison many years ago. I found out later on he actually had a 13 page record. He used to be physically violent to women, verbally abusive and controlling as well. But he wasn’t like that anymore. He told me how much he’s changed.
As I’m typing right now, Jim told me get off my phone. I’ll add more tomorrow. Be safe everyone
Relationship Abuse 