So I made a decision shortly after I left the monster that I wanted to buy a truck and horse trailer. For the past several years I've been hitching a ride with a good friend to go to various trail riding parks in our state.

A couple of weeks ago, I found the most perfect used trailer. Got it for a great price. Then said friend's husband power-washed, waxed, grinded off the rust.....and amazingly it looks brand new! He even thinks I could sell for several thousand more then I bought it.

Well, today I completed the package and bought myself a bad ass pick-up truck. Again, from what my research I think I got a nice deal. Man, trucks are expensive! It even has a crew cab for my precious cargo puppy.

I cannot tell you how empowering and freeing this experience has been for me. With no kids, no man, I could conceivably run the trailer through inspection this weekend, and then take off to any place on this continent I was to go. I live on the east coast but have lots of family on the west.

And notably this would NOT have happened if I was still with you know who. As I told my friend, it wouldn't have been part of "the plan," i.e., "his plan" and therefore, wouldn't have even crossed my mind as feasible.

To those still struggling with abuse, know this....there is life on the other side. And guess what, you get to be in control of it!

I hope my little story can inspire others. We deserve so much better!