Support Group

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2003
Support Group
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Thu, 04-08-2004 - 9:21am
I went to my first DV support group meeting last night. It was wonderful!! I am so glad that I went. The women there had similiar stories and feelings. I don't feel like I am the crazy one anymore. One woman even had the exact same situation with her SO making fun of her taking karate lessons and trying to get her to quit too! I thank God everyday that I never left karate. It has been such a positive and supportive environment for me.

I think I will end up leaving H very soon. I just want to get through this next week of interviewing for a new job. I don't want any distractions from that because it is sooo important to me financially and mentally. I think he knows we are heading in that direction. I want to put together a plan first. I'll need to speak to my Dad and borrow money for a lawyer until our house is sold.

I bought the Lundy Bancroft book yesterday too. It makes so much sense. I see H in there! Thank you everyone for your support!

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Registered: 01-22-2004
In reply to: joshu2003
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 12:11pm
you sound like you are very focused. you are making huge steps toward freedom. congratulations!!! just remember what you are doing all of this for. freedom!! keep up the good work. you will have many obstacles in the future, but you really sound like you are building the strength within to handle it. good luck.

mel