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I'm in an abusive relationship
I've come to realize it over the years. I won't get into too much detail because I don't see the point of describing all the abuse that has been endured. What I will say it that it has become very difficult to leave. I feel as though I cannot end things. The idea of ending the relationship makes me feel very anxious and afraid. Why is this? Why can I not leave, even though I have come to terms with the fact that I am being abused.
Advice and wisdom is appreciated.
27/f
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I encourage you to speak to an attorney. You need to figure out some options. They might be able to help you come up with an exit strategy. You aren't in a safe situation, and you need to leave immediately. It never gets better.
All my best,
Mary
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I was abused too but what worked for me won't work for you because your mind doesn't see things as I did. So advicemans answer to contact agencies in your area that deal with abused women is best. Some women don't even recognize they are being abused so you are already one step ahead of them. Please do contact such an agency for help. Once you've got your head straight, you'll be able to make decisions regarding your wellfare and removing yourself from the abuse.
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I’m not a psychologist and I do not know you. To properly answer your question would require knowing you and asking a lot of questions to get to the true reason as to why you cannot or will not leave this abusive relationship. In general many women feel that even with the abuse the relationship offers some type of security they feel they cannot survive without. This reason is only true if this is a real feeling they have. Fact is that security can be found with the right type of help.
There are two organizations specifically designed to help women like you. They are the House of Ruth and RAINN. The house of Ruth, if one is in your area offers a safe haven for abused women. If there is not a chapter of the House of Ruth they will offer other assistance such as a local Crisis Center that can help you. RAINN stands for Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network. RAINN works through local Crisis Centers to get you the assistance you need which for you would be finding the security you need and a safe haven. I have listed below the phone numbers for both organizations.
House of Ruth – 1-877-988-5559
RAINN – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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