We met during COVID, moved in together, bought a house, and talked about marriage. I thought we were solid — calm, supportive, and growing. Until the purchase of a Peloton unraveled everything.In this episode, I’m sharing the story I never thought I’d tell — how subtle control, emotional detachment, and financial manipulation showed up after we made a home together.From sobbing to couples therapy, this is the real story of what it means to choose yourself, even when it costs you everything you thought you were building.💬 What we fought about (and what it really meant)💰 The moment I realized it wasn’t love — it was control🧠 What our therapist told him that I’ll never forget💌 The letters we wrote each other — and how he still didn’t get it🏡 Leaving the house I built with my own hands💡 And how I found peace (and a beautiful new home) on the other sideThis one’s for anyone who’s been gaslit, gutted, and still came out stronger.Your heartbreak doesn’t define you — how you rebuild does.🔔 Subscribe for more deep conversations on love, heartbreak, relationships, and pop culture.