How to Stop Abuse
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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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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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Honor Your Fear and Act
If you are afraid, there is a reason. Explore it before you’re in imminent danger. Even if your abuser has never laid a hand on you, if your intuition tells you something is going to happen, trust yourself. I’ve found two books that said that the best indicator of future domestic violence is the victim’s…
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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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KareMarie – Story of Leaving Abuse
What happened that made you decide to leave? Amazon.com WidgetsBeing called a “C U Next Tuesday” more than I could handle, having my personal belongings smashed and broken, being called no good, having been told to go slice my wrists and die and so on and so on. I can’t even type everything he has…
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