How Do I Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
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Alexandra’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I stopped reacting to him. I didn’t give him what he wanted. I refused to fight with him. I wouldn’t speak and I looked him dead in the eyes, which he hated. Emotionally, I had left him.
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Kelli’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? Amazon.com WidgetsAfter nearly 3 years, the emotional/mental abuse turned physical. I was in my freshman year of college and, with the help of new friends, realized I was missing out on a lot. One day after a huge fight I tried to end it, and ran home…
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My Helpful Friend Is Really A Control Freak!
I have a friend who is as controlling as my ex, but in a different way. She comes to my new place calls my kid’s toys & clothing junk. She makes judgement calls on my other friends insisting that they are holding me back, but she is the one who won’t let me move forward! I feel…
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Angela’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I couldn’t leave him because he “loved me” and said he “needed me.” What would he do with out me?” I took care of him and my son, if I left, where would he go? What would he do? He twisted my mind and made me believe these things.
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Alexandria’s Story — Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Leaving wasn’t really planned. I had just had enough. Threatening me with my life was the final straw and it scared me to death, so I told my parents and I told him I wished him the best and I hoped he had a wonderful life. And then I thanked him for showing me what…
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Peacock Lady’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? Amazon.com WidgetsMy ex husband had kicked me in the leg with steel-toed boots. I needed medical attention. My family doctor helped me to connect with a Family Life Centre where I live. The counselors there helped me to understand that what was happening to me was domestic violence. I…
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Kate’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? MANY things. We knew each other since 2008, but we were off & on dating for 2 years until June 15, 2010. I was over at my friends house & he had happened to stop by. I knew he was dating a new girl, & he really…
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Sara 2’s Story – Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? I was going to college in a different state. Thankfully, that was the only way I would safely and emotionally be able to get free from the situation. How did you feel about your abuser and/or your relationship in the days before you left? I was very…