So I honestly don’t know if this is okay and if the flares right, but if not, feel free to take it down or tell me what to change!

But, around a year ago, I was in a terrible place, my mental health was at an all-time low, I was in a toxic relationship with a man who wanted me to be a broodmare, and I was making some abysmal life choices.

I posted on two different subs pretty much begging for advice, and someone told me to come here, and it completely changed my life.

I stopped drinking altogether, stopped partying and sleeping around once I’d broken up with him. I cut off “friends” who wanted me to stay with him even after vile threats or mistreated me due to my mental health.

But most importantly, I took the time to get to know myself and put myself first.

I went back to college and am a week away from finishing with almost all distinctions; I got into therapy and am trying to better myself and came to terms with my gender and sexuality.

All because of you amazing women who made me grow a spine and realise that I needed to take control of my life and who I wanted to be instead of letting others decide for me.

I have no doubt that if it wasn't for this sub id be dead either because of myself or because of him, but I'm not, and although it's hard sometimes, I'm excited and hopeful for my future.