Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re broken, it means your heart is asking for something more.
Dear Survivor,
If you’ve whispered to yourself, I feel stuck in my relationship, that feeling deserves attention. Stuck can look like staying when you want to leave, loving someone who keeps hurting you, or feeling trapped in patterns that never change. It’s not just about the relationship, it’s about how much of yourself you’ve had to sacrifice to keep it going.
Being stuck often comes from fear, confusion, or hope. Maybe you remember how good it used to be. Maybe you’re scared to start over. Maybe you’ve been told that it’s your fault things feel so heavy. Whatever the reason, stuckness is not weakness. It’s a signal from within, a call to pause, reflect, and ask yourself what you need to feel whole again.
You don’t have to stay frozen to keep the peace.
Many survivors stay in painful relationships because of guilt, loyalty, financial pressure, or trauma bonds. Emotional abuse often clouds your ability to trust your own instincts. If you feel anxious, numb, or like you’ve lost your sense of joy, these are signs your soul is calling out for care. Naming your truth is not betrayal, it’s self-honoring.
If you’re thinking, I feel stuck in my relationship, it may be time to explore what safety, choice, and healing could look like for you.
To begin, I recommend the Types of Abuse Worksheet. It can help clarify what you’ve been experiencing and give language to the patterns that may be weighing you down. Your pain is valid, your clarity is sacred, and you are allowed to want more.
There is life beyond stuck. There is you.
Blessings and healing,
Catrina
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