One of the hardest parts of this journey isn’t just the abuse itself—it’s seeing people you once trusted fall for the abuser’s narrative. It’s painful, disappointing, and at times, infuriating. You want to shake them and say, Can’t you see what’s really happening? But abusers are master manipulators. They know exactly how to twist the truth, play the victim, and plant seeds of doubt in the minds of those around you.

For years, I was painted as the problem—“unhinged,” “difficult,” “too emotional.” Now, as I stand on the brink of reclaiming my power in court, the same script is being used again. Friends who should know better are suddenly distant, hesitant, or worse—taking his side.

At first, it stings. But here’s what I’ve learned: if someone is easily swayed by lies, they were never truly a friend. Real friends ask questions. Real friends see patterns. Real friends listen.

If you’re facing this kind of betrayal, I want you to know—you do not have to convince anyone of the truth. The truth stands on its own. The people meant to be in your life will see it, and those who don’t? They are not your people.

So, let them believe what they want. Let them show their true colors. Because at the end of the day, the ones who really matter are the ones who never doubted you to begin with.

And those are the only people worth keeping.