As a survivor of many years of abuse, I feel the need to share,my experiences, strengths, and hopes, with others still stuck in
desperate situations. This will be a growing process, as I find more information, and sources for us.
Yes, it is still "us". I did manage to get away from him, as best as I could with him being the father of my children, but
I still deal with mental" residue," from the abuse.
I know from my own experience how hard it is to get away. I know when people say, " Why doesn't she just leave?" they have no idea what that involves. I also know that the Judicial system, although somewhat, slowly improving, does not offer enough support to those of us being abused to feel powerful enough, or safe
to leave.
I thank God, my parents,my sister, the Victim/Witness Assistance programs, and, my daughter, for their support, which enabled me to
get this far.
It hasn't been easy ladies, it was and still is a constant battle. The
difference is that the battle is now only within myself. It is no longer with him, and what an awesome feeling of power it is, when you get away.
Please follow my new web-site, e-mail me, or blog me if you want to, at this time, I do not feel safe to publish a phone #. While he knows where I am, this web-site would serve as nothing more to him than an excuse to come after me. I'm loving my current "peace" although I will always sit with my back against the wall, and check doors numerous times before going to bed for the night.
It has taken me since 1994, when I finally made my final, and
thankfully successful attempt at "escape," to build my self confidence back up to a level, where I feel I can help others.
I am here. Stand up and walk away with me.
becki@abusednomore.com
http://Teardrop1994.wordpress.com
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