Domestic Violence Series: Special Edition–20 Lessons Learned from Domestic Violence
- 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 moving on will not be easy
- Trust can be destroyed in seconds
- People’s actions speak louder than their words
- It is much easier to react than I think it will be
- I am responsible for what I do
- I will never get back the years wasted in a toxic relationship
- I don’t want to live on a constant rollercoaster
- Some people don’t know how to show their hearts
- I may love someone, but if the relationship is detrimental to my health I have to love myself and that person enough to walk away {believe me this is NOT easy, but worth it}
- Anger will eat away at me, until I choose to let go
- Forgiveness takes time and a lot of practice
- I don’t need to rush a relationship
- I am only as good and healthy as I allow myself to be
- I deserve only the best in life
- No matter how alone I feel, God will NEVER forsake me