Abuse Recovery Exercise
I was looking through old papers today and found a journal entry from January of this year. It was a list I had made to help me feel better about myself and where I was at in life. I looked at it and realized it's a good exercise for anyone who has left an abuser.
How my life has improved since I left my ex:
How my life has improved since I left my ex:
- Freedom from abuse
- Depression lifted
- Able to do things my way
- Not having to listen to constant complaining
- Not having to deal with a total slob
- Bills are being paid
- No worries about eviction or utilites getting cut off
- Better relationship with my son
- Internet addiction is gone
- Wonderful relationship with new husband
- Freedom to be a Christian
- No more put-downs
- No more arguing
What a wonderful list! I'm glad you came up with it.
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