I am a victim of domestic abuse

I am a victim of domestic abuse.

I am a strong, independent women, who wanted a family.

I have been controlled by a manipulative and angry person.

I have been denied my right to voice my opinion.

I have been lied to and humiliated by his affair(s).

I have been lied to about his finances.

I have been lied to.

I have had to push against the confusion, knowing that I am confused because I am abused.

I have been betrayed by the affair partner who I thought was a friend and witness to our marriage.

I have been hurt by his continued manipulation of the children’s feelings.

I constantly tussle with my mental ability to remain sane.

I have cried many tears.

I have meditated many hours.

I have swallowed my pride and borrowed money to fight him through the separation and divorce.

I have had to push away shame and deal with guilt.

I am proud of how I am handling this nightmare that was forced upon me.

I will continue to do the best that I can do.

I will love and support my children, and respect that their relationship with their fathers is theirs to form.

I have the ability to self-reflect and be kind to myself.

I love myself.

I pity their sad, pathetic, image-first life.

I have stood up to and will continue to stand up to bullies.