My spouse was using drugs when we met, but things started to change for the worse once we married. All we did was stay at home and all our money was spent on drugs. Our relationship deteriorated rapidly. I always felt as if I was at fault even though I vehemently defended myself in arguments. When I was alone, I felt responsible for all that went wrong. My self-esteem took a dive. I started to change by placing restrictions on myself, and I stopped talking to friends, going out and taking care of myself…
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