Leaving isn’t about strength or weakness, it’s about safety, timing, and having the right support.
Dear Survivor,
If the words “I need help leaving an abusive relationship” have echoed in your mind or left your lips, please know this: your voice matters. Saying it, even silently, is a powerful act of truth-telling. You are not imagining the harm. And you are not alone in wanting something more, something safer, softer, more whole.
Leaving an abusive partner is not as simple as walking out the door. There may be financial control, fear of retaliation, isolation, or deep emotional attachment. You might still love them or feel responsible for their pain. These are not reasons to stay, they are signs of how deeply abuse can entangle your sense of self. And they are exactly why support is essential.
Saying “I need help leaving an abusive relationship” is not a failure, it is a brave beginning.
There are steps you can take, one by one, to move toward safety. Safety planning, trusted support systems, confidential shelters, and trauma-informed therapists can all make this journey more possible. You do not have to do this alone, and you do not have to have all the answers right now. You only need one clear truth: you deserve to be safe.
If you’re ready to explore your options, start with The Recovery Roadmap. It’s a compassionate, survivor-centered resource that offers practical tools for navigating your next steps. You don’t have to be ready to leave today. You only have to be willing to listen to the part of you that’s asking for help.
You are not weak for wanting to leave. You are wise.
Blessings and healing,
Catrina
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