It’s become clear to me over the weeks since the abuse and breakup that M never wanted an equal partner but instead wanted someone who wanted would take care of her financially and not expect to be treated with the respect due to a partner.

I couldn’t make it all the way through this video because I started to get triggered by the memories of explain to M that I needed patience and understanding in the way we communicate. At the 5:58 mark I had to stop because I started getting flashbacks. I’m hopeful that this will serve as a…