im in the eye and tell him that I was leaving, but I chose this method because I had a legitimate concerns for my saftey. On monday morning, after I was sure Andrew had gone to work, I went to my apartment and packed everything I owned. With the help of my father and brothers, I left Andrew and moved out for good. Four weeks later, I found an apartment in Brooklyn and moved in. I knew very few people in my new neighborhood, but this helped me to feel safer. I could relax without the threats of violence, intimidation and the perversions of my oppressor. I was comfortable, self-sustaining and free....
