The Final Straw
At the end of my relationship with my ex-husband, there were several things that made me realize that our relationship was not working or that this was dangerous or scary.…
Dating Struggles Post Divorce
After I left my abusive marriage, I was certain that dating would never be for me. How would I know that I could trust them? How could I know that…
Cycle of Abuse
If you compare the stories of those who have faced abusive relationships, there is often a lot of overlap in the way that abusers operate. Abuser's actions generally follow what…
Abuse Is Never Fair
Oftentimes survivors of abuse have been manipulated into believing that they deserved these acts of violence. They believe that they were in the wrong. That they did something to provoke…
Self-Worth: What You Deserve
I have been in a period of reflection as we are coming up on 3 years since I left my abusive ex-husband. With that comes all the things that I…
Tell me Why!
I am coming up on two years since my divorce was finalized and tomorrow is the day that would have been our 7 year wedding anniversary. Between these two dates,…
First Date Red Flags
After leaving my ex-husband I was confident that I never wanted to go on a date ever again. How could I trust another person in that way? How could I…
Pets When Leaving a Domestic Violence Relationship
When we talk about people leaving domestic violence relationships, we often forget about everything that the person must risk or sacrifice when they depart. Often times there is risk of…
Going No-Contact with Your Abuser
Going no-contact with my ex-husband is one of the best things that I could have done for myself. Do I struggle with maintaining this? Absolutely! However, I have maintained it…
Support Needed To Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
I am truly blessed to be able to say that I have a large network of support. Support from family, friends, and co-workers alike. So many people that I could…