Armor for Protection.

Ultimately, it's not you, it's them.  You were nice, and they completely lied about who they were.  But, you ignored red flags, and allowed your boundaries to be crossed.  Then you allowed it to become a pattern.  For some time you probably tolerated a range of verbal and physical abuses.   If you are in this situation, you have the most work to do on yourself.  Directly admit and accept that.  Actively go through the Stages of Grief and get to acceptance.  From there you can get back up, defend yourself, plan and execute. 

The idea of Armor is that you are increasing your bodies impact resistance.  It can deflect a kill-shot. When you get to rolling your eyes when they're trying to do damage, or laughing off their shenanigans, that's when you get power back.  So be strong, and centered, and understand they are broken, accept that they have a disability.  They have special needs and you have to now manage that. 

This only works if you're good with yourself and your situation.  

Shield for Defense.

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