I had sevear IBS because I was so stressed out all the time, I also had an eating disorder and was a cutter... all of that has gotten better since I moved out of my fathers house and moved in with my husband. My IBS still acts up when I am stressed but it's alot better.

It got me out of being controlled and belittled. It gave me freedom that I had forgotten about,lol.

I was in a long term relationship with my son's father. I finally left him and got an order of protection against him.

The last two bad incidents were a last straw for me. I could have ended up in ICU had my dad not been there to get her off of me, so I cut her off completely for months then. It was odd because i still had to live in the same household. Leaving is the best thing in abusive relationships, but when it's a parent, it's a bit different. I've learned that essential lesson of leaving now.

I've spent a few weekends alone at the ocean, which always re-centers me.

He had to leave as per the physical violence

Always works for me. Its hard at first, you initially want to take hime back but if you could get past the first 2-3weeks without allowing yourself to go back to him/her...you will find that it was the best choice and life gets better.

Haven't talked to her in three years so far, life is easier without her in it.

I often go to Barnes and Noble because it is peaceful there and I can relax

i left my childhood home behind and moved to a new place, it definately helped it gave e the chance to be a kid again and develop in to the person i am today