This time three years ago I was raped five times in one day by my incredibly abusive ex. He wouldn't let me leave the house, he raped me almost daily and had complete control over my social media. He made me sleep without a duvet and told my friends that I had raped him so that if I tried to tell anyone it looked like I was lying.
Fast forward to now: living with my gorgeous DWife, our lovely three cats, in a home we are both allowed to come and go from as we please, I am happy, I am studying, I have a job I love. I am strong and brave.
Today is hard, but I will be celebrating my escape and looking after myself. I am proud of my achievements. Tonight I will raise a glass for all people in abusive situations, and wish them the safety I have after years of fighting for it.