I learned the hard way: it doesn't matter WHY they hurt me, what matters is their actions/words.
If you put your hand on the stove, it's your responsibility to take care of YOU, and pull your hand away if the stove is hot, so you don't get burned.
(((HUG))). You are strong -- you deserve to be pain-free, don't settle for less!!! Get out of your head about it, and go ahead and be angry. Angry enough to take care of YOU!
We're both on our way FMV. Moving out of the pain and into our new lives, with all the potential for happiness.
Thinking of you and sending strong thoughts your way...