Decisions about
Abuse.
The Abuse Regret Curve
Detailed aggregate statistics and longitudinal curves for this category are being calculated from the dataset.
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I refused to believe I was abused
My partner consistently gaslighted and manipulated me, causing me to doubt my own sanity
I stayed in an unhappy marriage
My husband started taunting me after we separated, posting on social media with a man who had sexually harassed and stalked me
dunked mother's washcloth in toilet
acted out revenge after being threatened
left abusive partner
ex was verbally abusive and used lawyers to harass me
divorced abusive husband
My ex-husband became abusive, and I had to protect my kids by switching churches and getting a social worker to aid communication.
I punched a man after he choked me
I pursued justice in the legal system, getting him indicted and a protection order against him. I'm still angry and feel guilt for my vengeance fueled actions.
left abusive relationship
left husband after 4 years of abuse, moved 3000 miles with little savings
had to flee home due to DV issues
fled home with two people and limited belongings, exhausted all resources
I stayed in the relationship for 15 years
He exhibited mental and financial abuse, blamed me for his actions, and took no accountability
Engaged in non-consensual sex with 17-year-old
Was coerced into sex by partner, felt trapped and scared
abused family pets due to past trauma
I abused multiple animals in the past, including pets, due to my own childhood trauma and defenselessness
verbally abused long-distance ex boyfriend
verbally abused ex-boyfriend, said hurtful things, threatened to harm self
I'm staying in this toxic relationship
He ghosted me after I asked for basic communication
left abusive husband after severe incident
Physically and emotionally abused for 20 years, found out about his infidelity and lies
fantasizing about death as a form of revenge
experienced emotional and physical abuse from parents, including physical fights, verbal torment, and neglect
trying to escape abusive household
suffered verbal, emotional, and physical abuse all my life
left him alone with a toxic substance
left him alone with a toxic substance; he died
I don't deserve to live
I was sexually abused by a teenager when I was between 4 and 11 years old. My mom blamed me and my father was abusive, too.
kept silent as a child
was molested by coach, brushed off by adults
left abusive ex-husband after escalating behaviors
experienced panic attacks, crying, and exhaustion after leaving; still waiting for final settlement details