In closing this series, I want to provide some resources for you! National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.dvasc.org Domestic Violence Assistance www.ndvh.org National Domestic Violence Website www.health-first.org List signs of abusive relationship http://www.thehotline.org/…
If you’ve survived a domestic violence situation, I congratulate you! Living through one and moving on is not easy! However, it can be done! Moving on takes time. Move at a pace you’re…
I cannot make someone else love me I’m only as worthy as I allow myself to be I am not alone There is hope God wants so much more for me Getting out and…
Everyone hopes and wishes that their relationship could be salvaged at some point. By the time separation comes this may not be as big of an issue. So can a domestic violent relationship be restored? …
Once I left my abusive relationship, I was at a loss. Now what? The first two months, I was too numb to think or move. However, with gentle pushes from family, I slowly returned to…
Leaving a domestic violent situation is not easy or for the faint of heart. Not only is there the loss of a marriage, but the emotional and physical pain that has to be dealt with.…
When a woman leaves a violent relationship is one of the most dangerous times for a woman. Often the man is angry and will not give up until he either has his wife back or…
I’ve been discussing safety precautions and a plan of action in leaving an abusive situation. A few other thoughts in preparing and leaving are: Pack suitcase in advance with clothes and toiletries. Have an extra…
Leaving an abusive situation is dangerous. Often the abusive partner becomes enraged and the abuse is even more dangerous and at an all-time high. When leaving, take every precaution necessary. This includes: Leave when the…
Abuse shelters are there to help women and children escaping an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, many work on minuscule budgets and staff. The shelters want to do more but are unable to due to financial concerns…
I’ve been discussing plans on leaving and financial tips to leave a domestic violence situation. Today, I want to discuss staying in a relationship. I know…you’re shaking your head and wondering why.…
Planning to leave an abusive relationship can be very scary. There are so many questions and so much fear playing on already frayed emotions. So how can you safely prepare to leave? Pray and ask…
One important factor that prevents women from leaving a domestic violent situation is finances. They have no way to provide for themselves and their children and feel they have no option other than to stay.…
Watching a child, sibling, parent or friend that you love being abused is one of the most difficult thing. More than anything you want to protect them and even shake…
Around the end of my abusive relationship, I worked with off duty police officers who worked security at my job. I was able to discuss my situation with them. Their advice was very helpful, but…
Last week, I shared my struggle with my beliefs and leaving a domestic violence situation. But, what does the Bible say about abuse? “Remember those in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoners, and…
One of the reasons I stayed in a domestic violence relationship for so long was because of my religious beliefs. I really struggled with leaving a marriage and obtaining a divorce due to my beliefs. …
Last week we discussed why women returned to an abusive situation. One important factor of leaving an abuser, is having a safe place to turn. Some places to turn are: Family members—is there a family…
I lost count over the years of how many times I left my husband. I know there were two serious attempts, in which I actively sought refuge elsewhere. There were numerous accounts of when I…
Often a person believes that no one knows they are a victim of domestic abuse. I felt that way. I believed that it was our secret and didn’t move outside of the home. I was…