Safety issues and concerns about the best interests of children were barriers to healing mentioned in Healing and Creating a New Life ....

The time it takes to leave an abusive relationship is the time you need, so let go of any shame or embarrassment about it. Leaving is not...

Do not allow anxiety to interfere with gaining the support you need. The following gives guidance in how to tell someone about abuse. It also bolsters you in not taking personally anyone’s lack of support or disbelief if that occurs.   

Allies are the first pearl in the necklace of insight, hope, and healing. Victims know the difference between an ally and someone who has an agenda.