All it takes is one person to say “you are worthy”, “you are a good person,” “I believe in you”, to help you believe in yourself.
If you can, try to find a good therapist who specializes in counseling battered women. I found my through a friend who was once in this same place.
No matter how alone you feel, know that you are not. There are a lot of women who have been where you are today. Almost every woman I talked to as I was taking steps away from my life in abuse seemed to have a story of their own or of a friend or family member who was once in the same situation. I picked up a lot of great advice from these women and I thank them all for the time and patience and love.
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