My bad relationship journeys began in high school with the mistaken belief that I needed someone else to complete me, which led to poor relationship choices. After becoming disabled and losing my self-worth, I sought validation from older men, mistaking their attention for proof of my maturity. Sadly, they aimed to control me, leading to abuse and eventually spousal rape. At 36, as a mother, I hit a breaking point. After a year of expensive, intensive trauma therapy and EMDR, I entered my first healthy relationship. Many sessions were just me needing someone to just listen and understand. I could have saved a lot of money with a company like Warmer honestly! The point is, there is hope, but it starts with letting go of past beliefs and finding completeness within yourself. To be at peace with the silence of just yourself.