Anger is often one of the loudest emotions to rise after leaving abuse. It may appear as rage toward the abuser, resentment toward ourselves for “staying so long,” or frustration at a system that failed to protect us.

It can often feel like an internal battle between two forces. On one side, shame can be a relentless critic, whispering reminders of past mistakes and perceived failures. It can hold you back, convincing you that you're not worthy of love or happiness. Shame thrives in silence and secrecy, feeding on self-doubt and fear.

Walking away from abuse was not the end of the story, it was the first chapter of a new one. Healing is not a switch that flips overnight; it is the slow stitching together of the pieces that were torn apart.

Simple exercise reflection and release, Healing wounds - grief as part of healing.

Grieving is a natural part of healing, a testament to the depth of your emotions and the significance of your experiences.

Simple Exercise to Help You on your healing journey

Simple Exercise to Help You on your healing journey

The trauma from the abuse was harder enough to navigate when your dealing with long term effects from the Physical assult it’s like the constant reminder I don’t want, my life has forever changed and life looks very different.

Finding your voice can feel like rediscovering a long-lost friend. It's a journey of healing and empowerment, where you gently peel away layers of silence that have shielded you from past hurts.

Our upcoming blog posts will explore practical ways to reconnect with yourself. We'll discuss how engaging in hobbies you once loved can bring joy and fulfillment back into your life.

Life after domestic violence doesn’t begin with fireworks or big leaps forward. It often starts quietly, with a shaky breath, a hesitant step, or the simple realization that you deserve more than survival

One of the most valuable tools you can create is a safety plan. It's something I never had, and I lacked an understanding of what it should entail.

Four years ago, I made the bravest decision of my life - I walked away from domestic violence. Looking back now, the journey has taught me lessons I never expected to learn.

For a long time, I carried the weight of your words, your actions, and your silence. I twisted myself into knots trying to understand why, how, or what I did to deserve the pain you handed me so easily.

The warning signs were there my reality was i was unhealed and carrying trauma and that led mr to repeating relationship patterns. I complety got caught up in what I wanted to see and before I realized it I was to far in to turn back. It was like being caught in a whirlwind, of something new and exciting.

You got to acknowledge what you've done. You left your abuser. That's huge. Really huge. Many people don't realize just how much courage that takes. Give yourself credit for making that life-changing decision.