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Escaping an Abusive Relationship

Escaping an Abusive Relationship

Escaping an Abusive Relationship

Physical and emotional abuse can very easily cause deep permanent damage to an individual. What’s so unfortunate about this type of situation is that you live in fear of daily abuse but still stay in the relationship. You find yourself covering up the marks, crying through the hurtful words, and making excuses for him. Abusive relationships originate from anger and from him trying to establish a sense of control over you. Then, before you know it, he controls every cent that you make, and how much you spend. Now you’re there feeling completely trapped and dependent upon him with no way out. What you really should be planning to do is escaping an abusive relationship.

“No man is worth your tears. And the one who is won’t make you cry.” Brian Littrell

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Leaving a Violent Relationship Safely

Leaving a Violent Relationship Safely

Leaving a Violent Relationship Safely

Sometimes romance is bad. Even though this isn’t an Australian story, it’s a story to remind you of the importance of Leaving a Violent Relationship Safely.

The following story of domestic violence is one that demonstrates what can happen when the desire to control is taken to the extreme. It is not an unusual situation. Women around the world are murdered every day by their spouse who has gone mad in the process of wanting to control her every move. It is a very sad story of an American woman, but it makes a very worthwhile and valid point.  Continue Reading