Trapped in a Toxic Relationship There I was, trapped in a 22-year relationship with a man who consistently hurt me. Yes, you read that right—22 long years. It sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Lying, cheating, manipulating, stealing—you name it, he did it. Who in their right mind would subject themselves to such torture? Well, me! Those years were a mix of the best and worst moments of my life. But eventually, something had to change. Something had to give. The Turning Point: Choosing Myself The frustration of seeing all my efforts go down the drain finally pushed me to make a crucial decision—to choose myself. In relationships, there comes a point…