When you spend time with someone for however long, you have attached feelings and bonds with that person. Especially with an intimate partner/spouse. Breaking away from an abusive relationship is NEVER easy for either of the parties. Research has been done and shows that the risks are higher for a woman when she leaves or attempts to leave an abusive partner. With careful safety planning, buddy systems and available resources, the victim CAN leave the abusive partner and be safe.
The quote of most women that gets tossed up in the air by society, is when the victim says, "But I love him". Of course you do or for survivors, of course you did. But most of all, you have to dig deep down within yourself, and know that God loves you and it's time for YOU to love YOU.
Leaving behind anything you love is never easy! But with much prayer, help from family, friends, agencies, etc. and determination from yourself, makes things for you alot easier.
I got to this place of peace NOW in my life because I stood my ground during the storm and now, that storm has passed, and life for me is easy sailing. There's nothing standing in my way of giving to the world, what God gave to me, a voice to speak to a society of hurting people.
As you press through this difficult time in your life of doubt and or fear of what life has for you, know that it won't be easy at first. But the more steps you climb, the closer you'll be to your freedom and your future.
BREAK THE SILENCE!!
Someone living tomorrow is waiting on you to make a difference today!
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