About four years ago, I got caught up in a abusive relationship with a guy which mistreated me almost everyday; when I say mistreat I mean beating me till I cried or, hitting me across the head due to guys looking or saying “hello” to me. This guy did not only make me feel unwanted but he made me feel useless. He made me feel guilty for speaking up or not speaking up, for being emotional. I started blaming myself for our problems until I realized it was not me. For those hurtful, emotional, heart breaking times, I finally made the choice to remove myself from him and not only love from afar, but to forgive and forget his hurtful actions towards me. Similarly, I found it useful to learn, forgive and love my sister who can sometimes give
