Sierra Facing the reality that my life didn't have to be the way it was wasn't the easiest thing in the world. The fact that my life could have been different had I not fallen for everything Victor told me was hard to swallow. Coming to terms with the fact I could have chosen to walk away at any time was not easy. Understanding that none of the things he did to me were my fault. Along with the fact he had every chance to choose not to do any of the things he did to me and chose not to. None of that was on me. It was on him. And not blaming myself for not leaving on my own was easier said than done. It really didn't matter how many times I was told not to blame myself for the things that happened to me. I still did. How could I not? I made the choice to be with Victor. I chose to leave my