How Do I Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
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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…
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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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Sarah’s Story – Leaving Abuse Twice
What happened that made you decide to leave? My daughter’s father used drugs in house, when I was at work, while caring for our infant daughter. How did you feel about your abuser and/or your relationship in the days before you left? I felt frightened and angry. This was the last straw! What three emotions…
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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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