How to Remove Yourself From An Abusive Relationship

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By ttbirdie
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Abuse is not love. Being abused is never acceptable. There are many forms of abuse, no one greater than the other. When dealing with abuse we must recognize the forms, mental, physical, verbal, and sexual.

You have the right to be loved, respected and above all free from abuse. If you are being abused, there is help out there for you. Please follow these steps and start the road to recovery.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Support
Self confidence
Self respect

Step 1

First you must admit to yourself, that there is a problem. You must find strength in yourself. Now confide in someone you trust, someone you can find real support in.
Step 2

Remove yourself from the situation. Stay with your parents, a friend or go to the local women's shelter. When appropriate go to the police.
Step 3

Seek professional help. You may feel broken or less than, that is the goal of the abuser (do not give them that control) see a counselor, join a support group and draw strength from your family and friends.
Step 4

Do not listen to the abuser, they will tell you that they are "sorry" and they "love you". Love is not abuse it is respect. Above all do not return to the abusive relationship.
Step 5

Stay strong, heal, and learn.

Tips & Warnings

You have the right to get a PFA (protection from abuse order) contact your local court house.
Do not return to the abusive relationship
Do not buy into hollow promises and false sorrows.

Comments

Merriment said

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on 6/14/2009 Good information for understanding and saving yourself from abuse. Abuse can be horrible, and so many people make excuses for the behavior or tolerate the behavior because they don't understand the different forms of abuse.

jenng said

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on 6/11/2009 GREAT ADVICE ON GETTING OUT OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP 5*

Kallicat said

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on 6/9/2009 Nice and simple instructions. It is hard to leave an abusive situation and those who have suffered will have to draw on the strength of friends and family.