Good for you. I was very hard on myself for a long time before I really understood that the abuse wasn’t my fault. For years I wanted revenge and I wanted her to apologize for the years of misery. Now I just feel pity for her, and I realize that she must have been abused growing up as well. No one learns to treat others like that in a vaccuum. I can’t change her, but I also don’t have to be around her.
I have had wonderful mentors over the years who I am so grateful for. I hope you don’t have too much longer before you’re out of H.S. Having a plan is a really good thing…