a year ago he forced sleeping pills down my throat

a year ago he forced sleeping pills down my throat. he bruised my body and put all the living room furniture in front of the door so no one could get out or in. he tried to hurt my pet. he said if i didn't cooperate, it would be my fault that all 3 of us die. i did what he said because i was scared and because i thought i loved him and because i had shit self-esteem. the only thing that helped me get out of the toxicity was my pet. i wouldn't allow someone to treat her like that. without her, i'm not sure if i'd be in the relationship still or not, but i have a good feeling i would be. she is the reason i continue to heal and try to love myself. pets are family.

- Human, 30 y/o