Suzanna Quintana
Jul 27, 2017 · 1 min read

So well said. This is exactly why I stayed in an abusive relationship for 16 years, and is also why I was screwed over in my divorce. I had been taught from a young age that men were in control and that I needed to expect that and “be nice” even when I wasn’t being treated nicely.

Thank you for addressing this topic because we need all the voices we can get to shed light on the darkness of abuse and its aftermath.

    Suzanna Quintana

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    Writer. Abuse Survivor. Narcissist Recovery Coach. Bestselling Author of “You’re Still That Girl: Get over Your Abusive Ex for Good!” www.suzannaquintana.com

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