My boyfriend of 7 months has been a life-changer

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I've only had abusive relationships, both physically, emotionally and verbally. I suffer from Bipolar-I as well as ADHD and Aspergers and when I was going through an unmedicated manic episode (last about 4 months) I dated multiple men, even one who was 50 yrs old, and all of them put me in a place of danger. I was hospitalized for trying to commit suicide, one of the men abandoned me during a psychotic episode....I was a mess. Before I met my new boyfriend, I was raped during a first date. My father and his brother abused me and I was molested by my uncle when I was 7. My only real, positive experience with a man has come from these last 7 months with my new boyfriend, Declan. He is very kind, he's my best friend and comrade. Most people would say it's unhealthy to be together so often, but for us it's seamless. I've been waiting for this my whole life; one of my dreams is to keep a good home with a spouse/life-partner and to live comfortably. He understands my Aspie ways and helps me get the help I need to live a good life. I really feel like this is something important to have happened to me and I feel very lucky and grateful. I just wanted to share because no one else really understands how much I've been through to get here.

Congratulations! You deserve happiness after all the crap you've gone through in your life.

I once knew a guy in Austin, with whom I stayed about 30 years ago.

I enjoyed my time in Austin (no....I'm straight, not gay).

He was able to take me to some great places--like Travis Lake.

That's great to hear you've finally found a good one. The proper support from a good partner can make all the difference.

We are very happy that you have found your own happiness!