My family doesn't know ive been in a relationship because we come from different cultures/religions but i have 2 close friends who know. His friends and family know me. But no one knows he is mentally, emotionally, and has gotten physically abusive with me. He lost his job and apartment and i supported him for an entire year but he has convinced himself i wasn't supportive during that time. Now, he has a good paying job and his own apartment and tells me his priority is his job and himself. He got himself back on his own feet. Constantly belittles me, tells me my anxiety is made up. When I tell him i want out of this relationship, he threatens to post/send pictures of me to my family but turns around and tells me i deserve to be with someone who puts me in my place.

Growing up, I never understood why females stayed with abusive partners or didn't reach out for help but now i understand. I just want to walk away, be alone and focus on myself for awhile.