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she had ignored some red flags early on. He could be possessive and cont

o keep me safe," sh

e saw that those behaviors were

harming and affectionate side. She loved the way he made her feel

d the bad. She told herself that she could change him

erself to leave Alexander. She felt trapped in th

n Sophia. He became even more possessive and contro

Alexander would blow up at her. But she stayed, convinced that s

concerned. They saw the toll the relationship was taki

ights. He showed up at Sophia's work, causing a s

ng herself to leave. She felt like she was stuck

of something that chilled her to the bone - a deep-seate

yed, trapped in a w

ely, promising to change and be better. And for a while, he would be. He would be

nderstanding - and he would spiral out of control again. Sophia w

's apologies. She wanted to believe that he loved her, that he would c

e to seek help, to work on his anger issues, to be more understanding. But the promise

ycle of abuse and apology. She knew she had to escape, but a part

en to leave Alexander, his apologies took on a desperate tone. H

t, Sophia wavered. She wanted to believe him, wanted to t

nge before, all the times he had broken those promises. She

med like he had. He was attentive, loving, and supportive. He went to therapy

onship. She felt seen, heard, and loved. She thought that finall

p continued to blossom. They laughed together, explored n

ent, understanding, and kind. He listened to Sophia'

e was grateful for the ups and downs they had faced, be

loved her. He said he was proud of the progress they had made,

cision in believing Alexander, in giving him another chance. S

o each other's eyes, Sophia felt a sense of contentment wash ove

lled with emotion. "We've been through so much,

. "I couldn't have done it without you," he s

so broken but was now whole again. She knew that their love was a

this man who had changed so much for her. She knew that their future wa

life together, one filled with laughter, adventure, and joy. They knew that the

hey had shared so many memories. He got down on one knee

new that she would spend the rest of her life with this man,