If Any of the Following Resonates, These Tools May Help
People who care about me are concerned for me
Going home seems overwhelming or scary
I'm afraid there is no way out
I feel numb
I feel trapped/frozen
I stopped calling people because I am ashamed/afraid
I am worried something will happen to my children
Staying is no longer protecting my children
I can't envision how to move forward
I am afraid what my abuser will do to my kids if we leave
I worry about what will happen to my children if they are alone with the other parent
I am afraid my kids will see something that they cannot unsee
I feel crazy or my abuser tells me I am crazy
I am afraid that no one will believe me
I am not perfect...Will I be judged for what I have done?
What if I was defending myself?
I am a strong person, abuse could never happen to someone like me
Domestic violence is a choice. Some matters contain other issues, like substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal behavior, but those things do not cancel out the choice to abuse.
WHERE DO I START?
HOW CAN I PREPARE TO LEAVE?
How do I leave without putting myself or others in harm's way? Safety Planning: Resources and App
Can someone keep me company at court because I am scared or anxious? Connect with an advocate
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