A year ago I left my husband after only 3 years of being together (dating + marriage) because he was abusive. Before this relationship, I had always thought of myself as a strong and intelligent woman who would have never allowed a man to treat me bad. Ever since, I have been on an inward journey determined to make the most of and learn as much as possible from my experience.

Recently, I've been working through a book, Is It Love Or Is It Addiction?, that has provided much…