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'm kind of at a stand-still with how to even begin the recovery process for overcoming the psychological abuse from my narcissistic brother. Abuse damages pretty much everything about you as a person and my trauma has blackened every corner of my life. I really want to volunteer with women in domestic violence situations, but how can I do that if I don't even know what to do? Does anyone have any advice about what steps I should take? I would truly appreciate it.
It's more like a zig-zag.
A very good thing to do
is to find a therapist whose
specialty is recovery from
abuse, and work with that
person for a good length
of time.
You can certainly volunteer
any time. There are lots of
ways to support your local
women's center and the
work done there.
For me, recovery is a
daily process. I've been
on my journey for a
long time. I've made
considerable progress
but I know I'm not done.
Sending you hugs
and wishes for
better days.