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Originally Posted by PurpleFlyingMonkeys
It's just so hard!
It's very hard to think I can get out, after 5 years I can finally do it. It's so hard to imagine my life so much different... It will be a better different I can see that, but change is still very scary!
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PFM, hi
Jme, but part of the abuse you endured drained most of your confidence from you. Any change, no matter how good it will be, is scary and a challenge.
You do have the power and ability to be on your own...free from the shackles this man had on you. Your confidence and self love with grow...perhaps slowly but it will grow.
Trust yourself, please. You've already taken the hardest step--the first one.
One other thought...yes, think about your daughter. Continuing in an abusive situation will teach her that it's all right to treat women like this...is that what you want her to grow up believing? As tough as it is, you are her number one influence, If she is constantly shown that abuse is accepted, she is either going to allow it in her own relationships or she will avoid having any meaningful ones.
By empowering yourself, you are empowering her.
You are a worthwhile human being and deserve to be shown respect and dignity...
Please let us know how you are doing, ok?
We Care
In Peace