What you are about to read happens to the best of us and should not be taken lightly. Why do women, even men “tolerate” dysfunctional relationships? It’s extremely odd to me. I just don’t get it. Sometimes I wonder if it is low self esteem? Their upbringing? What is it that would allow a woman to get into any abusive or dysfunctional relationship? I truly believe that no matter how your upbringing was like, you have the power to “stop the cycle”..! Growing up, my father was an abusive alcoholic. NOTE: Thank goodness he is a changed man now. I don’t know it is because I am a strong woman, possibly sensible perhaps? I don’t know why but it did not effect me to where I would ever let a man mentally or psychically abuse me. That just simply would never happen. I experienced so much in my home, I refuse to be in an unhealthy relationship. So I question the theory that it could be because of your upbringing. YOU have the power to say NO! You have the power to leave. You must leave! You owe it to yourself, your children, your parents……..this is about YOUR safety! God forbid you loose your life due to this. So many women stay in abusive relationships due to “fear” of not being able to find another mate. Some are threatened with psychical abuse! Some stay for the sex. The sex is great so they over look the abuse. No matter what the case is. Know that YOU have the power to leave. YOU have value. YOU deserve happiness.

I sit and listen to this one friend of mine tell me every week “I’m gonna leave him, this time i’m serious” and as soon as he comes crawling. She takes him back. I ask her all the time why she deals with it? Mind you this girl is educated, has her own money, owns her car, a degree, etc. Yet she continues to tell me he will change. But never does. He also tells her how ugly, fat and unworthy of a man she is. Yet. Why is he with her? If she is soooo bad, ugly, fat etc. Then, why are you with her? It’s simple. It’s like a weird reverse psychology these types of men pull on women. They find weak women to prey on to make themselves feel as if they are in power. Which in fact, THEY ARE IN POWER! They are controlling you and you continue to make excuses for them.
Ladies, YOU have value. You have no idea how valuable you are! A relationship is supposed to make you happy, not sad. Although all relationships have their share of arguments, they are not supposed to be forced or abusive. If you are going through this. You need to get out before it’s too late. You deserve better, and there are many GOOD men out there that would be more than willing to treat you like the Queen you are. I would suggest that you should find yourself first. You know the saying “if you don’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else”…? It’s 100% truth! You have to find your happiness first before you can be happy with anyone. If you are not happy, you will bring baggage to your future relationships. If you are not happy, you will always over look things that are not good for you. YOU HAVE VALUE!
Look deep inside and figure out what you are missing in your life? Why are you dealing with abusive relationships? Why would you not want to happy? After you figure that out, then you will find a great relationship that will bring you smiles and not tears
Empower yourself. Be your own woman.
If you need help, call on your friend or a family member. If you feel you can’t do that, I will prove a few contacts on how to get help. I love all of you and want you to be happy. I hope this and many of my blogs help you in life. I like sharing advice because what is the point of being such a huge influence to society, if I can’t offer help, inspiration or advice? It’s my pleasure to help out. That’s what i’m here for. You can also call me 1(213)785-7668
For help in your area US (I will look for International info too)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Click here for help in your area and a direct website for Domestic Abuse
You don’t have to live in fear
If you are afraid for your safety or have been beaten by your partner:
* Dial 911 or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-787-3224.
Information below provided by www.helpguide.org
| SIGNS THAT YOU’RE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP |
| Your Inner Thoughts and Feelings |
Your Partner’s Belittling Behavior |
Do you:
- feel afraid of your partner much of the time?
- avoid certain topics out of fear of angering your partner?
- feel that you can’t do anything right for your partner?
- believe that you deserve to be hurt or mistreated?
- wonder if you’re the one who is crazy?
- feel emotionally numb or helpless?
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Does your partner:
- humiliate or yell at you?
- criticize you and put you down?
- treat you so badly that you’re embarrassed for your friends or family to see?
- ignore or put down your opinions or accomplishments?
- blame you for his own abusive behavior?
- see you as property or a sex object, rather than as a person?
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| Your Partner’s Violent Behavior or Threats |
Your Partner’s Controlling Behavior |
Does your partner:
- have a bad and unpredictable temper?
- hurt you, or threaten to hurt or kill you?
- threaten to take your children away or harm them?
- threaten to commit suicide if you leave?
- force you to have sex?
- destroy your belongings?
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Does your partner:
- act excessively jealous and possessive?
- control where you go or what you do?
- keep you from seeing your friends or family?
- limit your access to money, the phone, or the car?
- constantly check up on you?
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