Throughout this series I’ve tried to be real as much as I was able, by writing about my story through relational abuse. Sometimes reading someone’s words just isn’t enough. I love to write and I love to read, but sometimes … Continue reading
Category Archives: Relational Abuse
After walking away from relational abuse, typically love is the last thing you want mentioned and the furthest thing from your mind. The pain and agony you’re having to deal with coupled with the bad memories that are filling your … Continue reading
Forgiving your abuser is by far the hardest and one of the last steps that you’ll take beginning your life after relational abuse. It is not a step that can be done early in the process, and should not be … Continue reading
In your life after relational abuse there are many stages that you will go through. Times that seem harder than the abuse itself, freeing moments that make you want to throw caution to the wind and many more that you’ll … Continue reading
When you’re in the midst of an abusive relationship you wonder how there could be life after relational abuse. You think that there is no way that you could possibly live any kind of a “normal” life again. I’m here … Continue reading
There is a quote that I’ve heard often over the years, and though I love the idea of it, I know that it isn’t accurate. “Time heals all wounds.” 10+ years down the road, my wounds aren’t healed. The pain … Continue reading
My dealings with physical abuse are minimal, but this series would not be complete without touching on it. How to Recognize Physical Abuse Physical abuse doesn’t actually have to be visible. Some abusers will ensure it isn’t visible, often hidden … Continue reading
Sexual abuse is terrible, especially because it takes something that God made to be beautiful and turns it into a means to control and hurt someone. Why Use Sex to Abuse? People that use sex abusively like the feel of … Continue reading
As women our emotions can be used against us, so it is important that we are aware of what this type of abuse looks and/or sounds like. What is Mental / Emotional Abuse? Mental/emotional abuse allows the abuser to direct/control … Continue reading
If the word “abuse” is brought up, most people change the topic altogether. No one wants to talk about the “elephant in the room”…no one wants to get involved. Something to the affect of “It’s their problem, let them work … Continue reading
