Gaslighting is the worst! Out of everything, I think that has been the most damaging.

That's exactly what it is. And I think moreso the idea of self trust because I WAS cautious, and I missed everything that would have kept me safe from her. I have tried counseling. I've noticed the area in which I live is limited in quality therapy, but I hadn't thought to try the domestic violence hotline. Thank you!

Thank you for your response, and I'm sorry to hear of these experiences. I was already cautious from earlier life experiences, so when I opened up to her to the degree I did, and was just horribly, horribly treated in return, it feels beyond unlikely for me to ever be willin again. I couldn't make it through something…

For those of you who may have experienced an abusive relationship (and I'm sorry you did), how long did it take you to move on? It has been literal years, and while I'm over the person, she was so, so damaging that I think it kinda killed off that part of me. I don't want to be with anyone, because all I can think of…

That kittenmorning person is a straight up bully. And teetering into the pathological about it.

Holy shit, you were the one starting with the race baiting. No joke, it’s getting kinda scary up in here. People are losing their damn minds.

Very nasty :/ Seems like there's a lot of anger simmering there.

I honestly don't know enough about it to argue, and you seem like you're well informed. My comment was based on a surface level of understanding.

They did an entire ad for her. I think it's safe to say they support her.

I’m ok with this. I’ll probably be blasted for saying such, but I’m ok with it. And I LOVE Bellamy Young. This is no different than Obama in ‘08, but somehow, miraculously, treated so, so differently. Oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm kind of mesmerized by the wink. The slow motion really adds to it...

Hahaha! That is beautifully accurate!

He sounds like the mythical unicorn of food eaters!

Haha! I think we all have that friend :)

Ha! I think that's part of my fear. I'm convinced I'm gonna drop soup in my lap, or end up with a heart of romaine stuck in my teeth. It's all too stressful :)

Woulda done the same! :)

Yep!

I’m like that, it kinda sucks :( When I am comfortable with the people I’m around I will pile it in like a monster, but if they make me nervous in some way, if I don’t know them well, or if I really like them I get super uncomfortable and just kinda pick at my food. Makes for a lot of stomach growling during the work…

They sure are!

How is it possible that the simple act of eating makes Cruz look more evil??? Those eyes!!! :/