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.
I kept telling myself maybe things would change but the more I listened to everyone on here, the less I could overlook and we got in a huge fight today. It's over. The up and down is exhausting and mentally too much for me... I have enough to deal with. Id rather be alone and broke then live in this constant torment... I signed up for the Color Run with one of my coworkers and will train for that starting next week. I want to be happy healthy and whole again. I feel so lost and broken... any support or advice would be great... been journaling and drawing a lot today, any suggestions or thoughts for topics would be so appreciated as well. I want it to stick this time. I can't do this again
on the inside!!!!!!!!!!!
That starts with self-care.
Continues with sonsistent
loving, positive self-talk
and ends up with loving
your life and being unwilling
to tolerate any kind of disrespect.
Sending you hugs and healing prayers.
Take good care!
In addition to journaling & drawing, another way you can do that is to create a good support network here on DS and also locally. My local DV shelter offers free counseling & group meetings for anyone who has EVER been in an abusive relationship. There's no statute of limitation on how long you've been out. So please check w/your local shelter to see what they offer.
Allow yourself whatever time and whatever you need to do to heal. It's the best gift you can give yourself.
Big hugs!!!!!
I'm sorry it hurts right now. It will get better. You took a huge leap for a better future & you should be proud of yourself! I know I am.
Take good care!
gogo
Also, work on building up your support network, both online and in your daily life.
One huge obstacle for many of us is that we become very isolated in our abusive situations. Reconnecting with people who can be there to support us and encourage us and distract us and build up new and positive relationships with us is a big, big help in getting free and moving forward.
I love that you're going to get together with a friend to train. You'll enjoy it and it will be good for you and make you feel good about yourself. Keep up the journaling and drawing too. And come around here where people understand and know what you're going through. That helps a bunch.
You CAN do this. And you CAN be happy!
You are a strong woman to know that this needs to end. Get involved with some counseling/groups and stay on here for when the times get tough. You can do it!