Affirmation for October 12, 2010: Domestic Violence Awareness
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.- Mark CaineThought of the day:October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and today's affirmation is meant to give all victims of domestic violence the courage to rise above their circumstances, and do whatever is necessary to escape the terrible cycle that entraps women and men everywhere in violence. Breaking this cycle takes guts, and a strong will to survive. Take that first step, and seek help.Have an empowered day!TeamDS
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like your affirmation... I got out of domestic situation, but it took seven years. I kept going back thinking this time it will work... this time it will be different. Finally after talking to a wise school counselor in college.... I decided maybe he was right and I should\'t waste my life that way. Time was passing.... and my chances too each day for a normal life he said.
I left when I found out I was to have my first child. A beautiful daughter. She gave me the incentive I needed to start fresh and new and over. I have since remarried a wonderful man and my years so far with him have been the happiest ever!
Yes, it takes courage and action (after awareness) to get out of abusive relationships. Having been a codependent martyr type, it took a long time and a lot of mistakes to get me on the right path. A lot of insight, hindsight, and redirected sight now. Thank you Team DS for being a part of the healing journey for so many.