How Do I Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
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Claire’s Story – Leaving Abuse
Leaving abuse, for Claire, started when she was 16 years old. She left her adoptive family and struck out on her own in search of a life she could love.
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Anne’s Story – Leaving Abuse
The process of leaving abuse helped Anne “take a clearer look at him and realize that I … couldn’t be happy with him.” Love couldn’t change that fact.
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Lori’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I realize I am a survivor-I am a stronger woman for opening my eyes and stepping away from someone who didn’t respect themselves and would never respect me.
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What Do You Pray For?
Long ago, in the trenches of my abusive marriage, I prayed for strength and courage. God delivered – She gave me experiences that required strength and courage so I could hone those skills! That wasn’t exactly what I meant.
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Robin’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I felt there was no more love left when I looked at him I had hate for him. I was angry at myself for trusting and for staying for so many years.
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Moyo’s Story – Leaving Abuse
If there is any one out there going through this, you are not alone. Don’t be scared. You are better off on your own than with a man that makes you feel inadequate.
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Stacia’s Story – Leaving Abuse
If you are abused it’s so easy to get caught up, especially if they add an element of truth to the insults. You get completely confused & doubt yourself.
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Silvia’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? My kids were starting to treat me like an invisible person. They saw their father try to strangle me and saved me. I was alone, both parents dead, and could not leave my kids. I worked, but suddenly my husband went jealous – without reason – about…
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Aurora’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? My life was in jeopardy. Doctors thought I had cancer. Six weeks of limbo gave me time to really question why I kept trying when he would not seek help for any of his mental health or addiction issues. Yet, he blamed me for them incessantly, despite…