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.
Well here I am...a month and a half later. Reality has set in as I said and I'm just grieving the hurt and pain that I suffered over the past few years. I know that things will get better for me in time but I am just thinking of how he stayed out all night, smoked weed, financially abused me and now he's out enjoying his freedom. Do you guys know that I'm not even bitter against him? With my first husband I wanted him to get karma like nobody's business. With this one--I'm just hurt and want to heal. I feel hopeless like no guy will ever want me, I'll never get back in shape again, and that I just won't be happy. It's sad that we will settle for a piece of man rather than none. One thing that's giving me something to look forward to is that I'll be coming into some money in a few months and will be able to look for a new house, car, etc. I'm not sure if I'll stay where we are or move back to my hometown. I feel that will help ease some of my pain. So taking it moment by moment but the tears have come.
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A short synopsis of trauma bonding:Its about misplaced loyalty or attachment. These relationships include exploitation, fear and even danger as well as times of kindness, nobility & righteousness. Nothing, not even emotional pain, physical abuse or even the possibility of death stops a trauma bonded person from caring about and/or staying committed to the abuser. Abusive relationships are...
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I was reading another post and this question popped into my head. I've already left, but it took me 36 yrs physically and another 4 yrs emotionally to leave. This is based solely on my life experience, but I suspect that at least some of it is fairly universal. This certainly isn't every reason, so feel free to add to this list.When is it time to leave? (in no particular order)When you:are...
I know there's pain in separation,
even separation from an abuser.
You're a brave, strong woman
and wonderful mother.
You're going to recover from this.
You're going to heal.
You're already on your way.
Hugs and healing thoughts to you.
Take good care!