maleficent

Congratulate yourself for getting away from him, too many abused women stay in bad relationships rather than be by themselves. (Note I did not say alone, because you are not alone)

It's tough, but put aside the pain and heartache right now and concentrate on getting a life for yourself and your children. If it's a kick in the butt that you need to get that order of protection, I'll give you one (but I have on padded slippers, so it won't hurt much)

Your life is better without him. You know that.

It's time to get yourself the life that you always wanted. What do you dream about doing? about being?

Find yourself a battered women's support group, if you want help finding one, PM someone. These support grops, you aren't forced to talk, but if you listen you will hear your story over and over again, you will know you are not alone, other women have been down the same road you are going down and can give you the benefit of their experience.

Take a deep breath. Shrug your shoulders. Look at yourself in the mirror dead in the eye, and tell yourself that You Can Do It! YOu can do whatever you need to survive.

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