The experiences shared highlight the devastating impact of being in an abusive or toxic relationship. The author describes profound physical and mental health decline, including significant weight loss, insomnia, and heavy reliance on medication. However, the narrative shifts to emphasize recovery, as they successfully restore their health and happiness within a year. The article captures the irony of an abuser's attempt to reconnect after inflicting years of harm, underscoring the lasting effects of trauma and the strength required to move on.
Hell, even just being in a toxic one. By the time my ex moved out, I had lost 30lb (was already skinny), hadn't slept well in a long time, went on medical leave from my job, was sprouting white hairs, and was on a huge dose of antipsychotics.
Less than a year later, I was off all medication, happy, healthy, and didn't have the complexion of a corpse.
He tried to connect with the 'I miss you' line two years later, and I had to laugh because, sir, I'm almost certain you took several years off my lifespan, don't be greedy now.
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