Any success stories out there??

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Registered: 12-11-2004
Any success stories out there??
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Thu, 01-06-2005 - 4:38pm
Hi everyone, I need some inspiration, if anyone has any success stories about getting out of a abusive relantioship, it would be great to hear it, and how you feel now being out of it all...it would be greatly appreciated
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Registered: 11-12-2003
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 5:40pm

Hi -


Here's links to my story, one of many chronicled in the database.

CL-Blueliner4

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Registered: 12-11-2004
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 6:50pm
oh those are so good, right on for you!!, those stories made me cry
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Registered: 12-15-2003
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 8:26pm
Funny you should ask. I posted mine this afternoon on the New Beginnings Board. It's titled "My Story". I would post a direct link, but I can't seem to get it to work right. Go take a peek. See that you aren't the only one who is going/has been through hell. Hang in there! It does get better.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 01-07-2005 - 5:59pm

Hi Iv Skorpio...

There have been many, many success stories here on the board. Many of those people come back occasionally to share, many more have left and we wish them happiness.

Life after leaving is not a bed of roses, but it IS the path to a beautiful, healthy life! I left my husband six years ago, with my two young daughters. I can honestly say that I never knew that life could be this good. Triggers still come up, and my daughters still have contact with their father, who acts up now and again as well. But I would not trade this freedom for anything. I have created the life I always wanted. You will too.

Many blessings to you on this road, Skorpio. Hugs!!

Christine

Outside ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a field. I will meet you there. -- Rumi
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Registered: 06-06-2003
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 7:15am

Hi iv skorpio,

I have been out a little over a year now. I was married for 27 years. The road was definitely a rough one, but not half as rough as being married to old Wendell. I sit back and cannot believe the growth I have had over the past year. I thought, who would have me, how will I make it. I am beginning to learn that I really don'tneed anyone but myself. My circle of friends has grown so much, my relationship with my children is blossoming into something that I never thought imaginable, and I most importantly, my life is now peaceful. I no longer care what people think of me. People are asking for my phone number so we can do something together. Before I used to be afraid to even make eye contact. It is really neat.

You will also share your success story someday with us. The most important thing is to be kind to yourself and give yourself time to heal.

Terry