I only joined a couple days ago and I’m amazed how many people are living similar lives. When I first found out about the cocaine and realised how many things were lies I felt so shocked, disappointed and embarrassed. There have been so many empty promises. I honestly thought this was really rare what I was going through. I have confided in a close friend and also a family member who neither had experienced or knew anything about this situation. It’s hard for someone who hasn’t experienced any of this to believe or understand why we would put up with this kind of thing. But when you love someone you keep giving them these chances. Also you always find out after so long that it’s not that you can just give up. It’s really comforting to come on here and read how other people have dealt/are dealing with this and it’s people who actually understand the exact same situation.