Could it be healthy to feel sad after ending an abusive relationship?

It is actually: Pretty normal. You may be grieving the dreams you had for your relationship with your partner. You may be missing the good qualities your partner had. You may feel alone without your partner. Breaking up is hard to do - even if the relationship was abusive. Take care.

Abusive relationship: It is not uncommon to feel sadness after ending an abusive relationship. Even very abusive people may have at some time done very loving things. Often part of the "power and control cycle." But going back is not the answer. Please reach out to an experienced Psychologist. There are extremely helpful skills we can teach you to help get thru the transition and to not rebound into something unhealth

Grief & loss: It's normal to feel sad over the loss of any relationship. You wouldn't have stayed if you didn't feel some sort of connection or hope. You are grieving the loss of the partner you believed they could be. But you are a very strong person for identifying that your needs & safety are a priority. If sadness is leading you back to the relationship please talk to a psychologist about abuse & healing.

Brave!!: Absolutely; the decision to leave a relationship is complex. You likely invested a lot in the relationship, and the decision to leave may have been complicated by the sometimes sweet/loving behavior of your abuser, as this is commonly part of the abusive cycle. It takes a lot of courage and determination to escape an abusive relationship. Please consider connecting with a therapist for support.