Martha,

I hear you loud and clear in this! I know the pain that causes a woman to claim herself and her space. I am devastated to hear of his having the children. May this change for you. Yes, we do often become what we were accused of being, but a slut, you are not! Not a chance. We are women who want to be loved, truly loved. Not gaslighted, shamed, used, victimized and shunned. Thank you so much for this... and keep writing!