Woman isn’t seeing progress as she tries to distance herself from sociopathic liar
DEAR ABBY: I recently left a verbally and physically abusive relationship that worsened my mental health. I lived with “Scott” for almost four years, and I still struggle with guilt over having moved in with him.
Scott is an alcoholic, narcissistic, bipolar, and manipulative man who claims to be religious. Throughout our time together, he repeatedly kicked me out, fully aware I had nowhere else to go. The last time was five months ago. Despite everything, I still care for him, but I recently learned he met someone at AA and let her move in with him. We were technically “together” until two weeks ago, though we hadn’t been intimate for some time.
Scott has a documented history of abuse, including a criminal record for harming an animal while living with someone else. I stayed with him because I was drawn in by his charm. Now I am living with a friend and seeing a psychiatrist and therapist, but I feel no relief. We were engaged and planned to marry once he had been sober for a year—a milestone he never reached.
I am devastated, confused, and unsure how to move forward. Please help.
— BROKEN WING, MINNESOTA
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