Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.
So last night I'm standing in the kitchen after his tirade, shaking and eyes burning from the battle not to cry when suddenly I realized I didn't really want to cry, I wasn't even really angry or particularly hurt. I was just reacting, letting his behaviors control my reactions and thoughts. So I decided right then not to let him have that too, and I immediately felt better. That makes three times in less than a month I've been able to stop and see his shit for what it really is. Is it possible I'm finally coming out of that fog?! I might still be scared, but suddenly I just FEEL differently, I can't even explain it. It's like I've stopped hearing his voice in my head. This feels pretty awesome :-) Please let this stay!!!
Yes, it will stay because you now have knowledge. Some days you'll feel stronger than others. Knowledge gives you new glasses and you can see things in a whole new way. The more you learn the more you can stand outside the abuse in front of you.
xxoo