Got out of an abusive relationship and now in a happy place

I got out of an abusive relationship with my ex close to an year ago. I was with her for 7 years and was not able to get out of the relationship as I was in a live-in relationship with her. I tried breaking up with her numerous times but she somehow manipulated me into staying. I also made the mistake of thinking it is my responsibility of fixing her and gave her numerous chances.

I had a toxic fallout with her when I broke up where she texted all my friends and told how bad of a human I am to waste her 7 years. I carry bruise marks from the breakup ordeal on my arm even now.

Fast forward to now, I have found a really nice girl. I never knew such a girl will exist who respects me for who I am! No abuse, no physical harm. I am in a really happy space right now.

I wish you all luck. Hope this message finds you light if you recently got out of an abusive relationship or in one right now.