274 Quotes About Abuse-survivors

It is through that brokenness that we find courage and strength. It is what empowers us to do great things.

Adjusting her red gownshe stared at the ceilingwith tears flowing downher face, the white bed sheetsoon turned to redwith the drops of her wildblood dripping downher legs- The dark nights (marital rape)

After what she's been through, there really should be crime scene tape around her heart.

To hold traumatic reality in consciousness requires a social context that affirms and protects the victim and that joins the victim and witness in a common alliance. For the individual victim, this social context is created by relationships with friends, lovers, and family. For the larger society, the social context is created by political movements that give voice to the disempowered.

I'm left with Haymitch in the rubble, wondering if Finnick’s fate would have one day been mine. Why not? Snow could have gotten a really good price for the girl on fire.

As Abby began to trust Justine more, the lack of trust she had for her husband became more apparent and uncomfortable for her. As she attempted to discuss these concerns with her husband his abuse of her worsened. At the same time, her trust in her cousin was strengthening. When Abby decided to leave her husband, seeing little chance for change in their relationship, Justine was the first person she called for help.

All victimhood is ego and is not spiritually inspired

Overcoming abuse doesn't just happen, It takes positive steps everyday. Let today be the day you start to move forward.

In healthy development, trust evolves. How do we decide whether to trust? We share a feeling with someone and watch their reaction; if the response feels safe, if it is caring, noncritical, non-abusive, the first step of trust has developed. For trust to grow, this positive response must become part of a relatively reliable pattern… Trust develops with consistency over time.