Push/Pull Feelings:
The woman goes back and forth between the choices of staying, leaving or returning to her partner. She may ask herself many questions:
The realization that her children are being affected may influence her to leave. The woman may feel less confused as she builds her supports and begins to feel better about herself.
Living Without Violence:
At this point, the woman is comfortable with her ability to stand on her own. Her confidence and self-esteem is strong and she trusts herself. She is able to consider relationships without fear, knowing that she will act to take care of herself if she is ever abused again.
Did you know? As in physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse is used to have you lose confidence in your abilities, to feel trapped and powerless in your relationship. |