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💔 Leaving the Abuse
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the hardest and bravest decisions a person can make. It’s not just about walking out the door—it’s about untangling yourself from fear, control, manipulation, and sometimes decades of emotional or financial dependency.
You may feel afraid, unsure, guilty, or even ashamed. You may be wondering if it’s “really that bad,” or if you’re overreacting. Let us be clear: if you are being hurt, controlled, degraded, or scared—it is that bad. And you deserve better.
This section is here to help you recognize the signs, make a safety plan, understand your rights, and find support—step by step, at your pace.
No judgment. No pressure. Just truth, tools, and support from someone who’s walked this path and made it to the other side.
Leaving isn’t easy. Staying can be deadly.
You are worth the risk of freedom.
