Although most mothers in these circumstances manage to break
free of the abusive relationship, they may find it difficult to access the emotional and financial resources needed to help them raise their children.
Not exact matches
Whether it's the athlete on the
free throw line speaking truth to overcome the fear
of missing the shot, the business executive repeating a helpful mantra before they walk into a heated situation or a girlfriend repeating how worthy she is so that she can muster the courage to end an
abusive relationship, we all practice a form
of self - talk in our lives that helps us overcome the negative messaging we carry.
Financial independence is the surest way to keep survivors
of domestic violence empowered and
free from
abusive, dependent
relationships.»
It should follow, therefore, that a main part
of the injunctive relief available should be to recognise how hard it is for those under a controlling and
abusive relationship to speak out, to seek help and, ultimately, try to break
free.
There are resources in Washington and the Seattle area that you can use to break
free of an
abusive marriage or
relationship, get assistance with housing or finances, and seek counseling when you feel that you or your children are stretched past your emotional limits.