You had a beautiful day. All went well at work or running the house and kids went smoothly, but as soon as you hear your mates car drive up or the key in the door you flinch. You don't know what kind of mood he/she will be in. You second guess yourself about saying anything about your day for fear of an angry response. You try to go about the evening ever aware that the next conversation might be the one where you are belittled, where you are feeling less that the divine being that your are. Your partner says something to you and you go over in your mind the best answer as to not awaken the dragon. You have no freedom to speak because you never know the reaction of your mate.
Does any of this sound familiar? Only you can decide what you are willing to live with. Do you want to be able to speak freely in your own home? It's a tough choice for some, for others the answer is simple. No. I know, it IS easier said that done. If you are the stay at home partner with the kids, money is the issue. How will you take care of yourself and the children? Starting over is a daunting task. No one can make this decision for you. But each time that you endure abuse a piece of you closes off to Spirit and to the rest of the world.
See what your options are. If it is physical abuse, do it away from your home. I can't say this enough. Some abusers are so bent on destroying you, you can't leave any evidence of trying to make a change, or it could kill you. Professional help is available at The National Domestic Violence Hotline when you are ready to make that move.
Does any of this sound familiar? Only you can decide what you are willing to live with. Do you want to be able to speak freely in your own home? It's a tough choice for some, for others the answer is simple. No. I know, it IS easier said that done. If you are the stay at home partner with the kids, money is the issue. How will you take care of yourself and the children? Starting over is a daunting task. No one can make this decision for you. But each time that you endure abuse a piece of you closes off to Spirit and to the rest of the world.
See what your options are. If it is physical abuse, do it away from your home. I can't say this enough. Some abusers are so bent on destroying you, you can't leave any evidence of trying to make a change, or it could kill you. Professional help is available at The National Domestic Violence Hotline when you are ready to make that move.
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