Living in an abusive relationship can put a person on an emotional roller coaster that may never slow down.
The abuser uses the victim as their punching bag and this leaves the victim in an emotional and mental state of mind filled with depression, anxiety, illnesses, and other negative energy.
We have to learn how to take care of ourselves both mentally and emotionally. No one can take care of us the right way except for ourselves.
Here is a list of many things you can do to survive the horrible abuse you are going through:
The abuser uses the victim as their punching bag and this leaves the victim in an emotional and mental state of mind filled with depression, anxiety, illnesses, and other negative energy.
We have to learn how to take care of ourselves both mentally and emotionally. No one can take care of us the right way except for ourselves.
Here is a list of many things you can do to survive the horrible abuse you are going through:
- Keep a Journal: Writing is the best tool towards survival. It helps us vent our feelings and get our frustrations out. Unfortunately, people around us don’t truly understand what we are going through; therefore don’t want to hear it. Read out loud when writing in your journal. Save your journal, as you never know when you could share your story with others.
- Join a Support Group: There are many support systems right in your own hometown. Check in your local phone directory, library, recreation centers, and hospitals. Today, there are so many support groups on line that are fabulous and the best thing is that you don’t have to leave your home.
- Dream a little Dream: There is nothing wrong with dreaming. Dreaming is free and no one can enter your mind. Believe it or not, when you dream about how it would be if you were not in the abusive relationship, those dreams become so powerful that they truly do come true! As Walt Disney reminds us, “ All our DREAMS CAN COME TRUE, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
- Creative Therapy: Sometimes we have to focus our minds on other things. Believe it or not the arts, writing, and other crafts can help us heal.
- Dress Rehearsal: Have you ever heard of the expression, “You need an attitude to wear that dress.” Well, it is true. When we dress up it makes us feel so powerful. Dressing up is a great self-esteem booster. Sometimes a lot of us tend to stay in our pajamas and as a result it makes us feel icky all day. But put on that best outfit and you are ready to paint the town red! So, march over to that closet of yours and pick out your best outfit and put it on! Fix your hair, put on some make-up, and show the world that you are number one.
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