But... I Love You

In the summer of 2001 Cherry, an artist in her late twenties met Jim, her future soulmate, and they spent the next seven years together. After two years, Cherry was to discover this period had just been the 'honeymoon' stage; furthermore, that her partner was harbouring other secrets in addition to a hidden Jekyll-and-Hyde personality. During the ensuing years she attempted to leave twice with her babies, but went back for the sake of their young family and the emotional blackmail of; 'but ...I love you'. With her health eroding and at a loss to find any medical answers, Cherry eventually became bedridden and used this unforeseen opportunity to seperate from her partner for good; only to discover that Jim was about to punish her in the most painful way imaginable. After seeking legal advice she was informed as to what he truely was; a narcissist. All the years of verbal and emotional abuse and behavior fell into place. Unfortunately, leaving was only the beginning. A true New Zealand story.