Thank you so much, I really appreciate your words. I hesitate to call him a full-blown narcissist bc I agree that it is thrown around far too often, but he definitely had narcissistic qualities.

I’m sorry that you had to go through something similar, but I hope you have the same optimistic outlook that I do. I’m glad to be out, and I know I deserve better, so I refuse to let him have any more control over my life and/or emotions. Cheers to you, and best of luck in your future endeavors!