Do your part to STOP Domestic and Sexual violence! Check out the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website and their support for the NO MORE campaign at www.nomore.org. Celebrities, athletes, and advocates have joined together to raise awareness. Visit the website with your teen and encourage healthy relationships. It's all about the education!
Leaving a relationship and letting go of the connected past is undoubtedly difficult. Imagine what it would be like to leave an abusive relationship; a relationship riddled with power and control, fear, gaslighting, isolation, and sometimes physical abuse. Imagine the strength and courage it takes to make a decision that could have severe consequences. Once you evaluated the situation, sought professional advice, and executed the evacuation plan safely; how do you live your life free from abuse? It is so complicated and there is not one answer. Every situation is different and everyone's support systems and plans vary. The only constant is in the way we take back our power! Life after Domestic Violence means learning to take back your power. When I was going through my separation, I had a dear friend say something to me that I didn't realize I let go of. I was telling him about my situation and challenges. I can't remember exactly what I said but his reply to my worry and ...
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