Abuse is not love. It’s not protection. And no matter what anyone tells you, it’s never your fault.
Too many women are walking through life carrying pain that no one else sees. They smile in public, keep going to work, show up for their kids, but behind closed doors, the truth is different. Sometimes the people who are supposed to protect you are the very ones who hurt you.
And the children? They see it all, even if you think they don’t. Anger, disrespect, and shutting down at school are not signs of “bad kids.” They are signs of kids who are scared, hurting, and desperate for someone to make it stop.
🌿 Sister, We Need You to Hear This
You don’t have to live like this. You don’t have to let your children grow up believing that love looks like violence, or that silence is the only way to survive. Yes, it’s scary. Yes, you might wonder, “How will I make it? Where will I go? What if I don’t have enough money?” Those are real questions, but here’s the truth: staying will cost you more. Staying risks your life and your children’s future. Strength isn’t keeping quiet. Strength is saying, “I deserve better. My children deserve better.”💜 What You Can Do Next
If you’re living in fear right now, here are a few steps to hold onto:- Tell someone you trust. A friend, family member, or pastor—anyone who will believe you and stand with you.
- Make a plan. Keep your important documents, some cash (if possible), and an emergency bag ready.
- Know your lifeline. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. They’ll listen. They’ll guide you. And it’s confidential.
- Protect your children. They need safety and counseling just as much as you do. Their healing starts when yours begins. Believe in your worth. You are not weak. You are not “too much” or “not enough.” You are worthy of peace, dignity, and freedom.
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