I just wanted to send you some encouragement and support. I'm sorry that you have to go through this and I'm also very sorry to hear about losing your beloved dog, Sasha.

My dad was very emotionally and verbally abusive. My mom was married to him for 29 years, but when I was 15, we moved out. That was quite a long time ago now, but my mom has never once regretted it (neither have I). Very soon after leaving, my mom and I had a chance to regain self-confidence and happiness with life. I'm certain this will happen to you, too. (((hugs)))