Yes, I am a strong person, but that strength seems to have leaked out a little during the past 7 years, but I am getting back to my real self slowly, but surely.
Wow does that it home, been there done that. In fact, still working on that for me too, being the strong person yet balancing with a control freak H. The difference is my H doesn't want anything to do with controling me, but he sure has a strong resistance to being controlled! lol
Maybe a good screaming argument would get your H's attention that you won't stand for his control any longer. Is that control customary where you live now or in your home country?
Keep working on it, slow but sure wins the race.
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.