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    • #34848
      Peaceful Pig
      Participant

      A few Christmas’ ago a friend said to me that I’d still be talking about leaving when the next Christmas came around. I made a firm decision then (finally) that I would not spend another year with him. I was out within(detail removed by moderator) of that decision.

      Fast forward to now and I can enjoy the best Christmas I ever have and have and the most wonderful presents I could wish for:
      Safety
      Freedom
      Happy times with my beautiful children
      Myself
      Sanity
      And a divorce!

      I just wanted to give the gift of hope to any of you not quite free yet, all this will come your way in time x*x

    • #34850
      KIP.
      Participant

      Thank you. Gives me hope. I’m sick of his games. Takes me to court then delays things and messes about. Idiot. 2017 will be the year I correct a mistake I made many years ago ๐Ÿ‘

    • #34851
      strong soul
      Participant

      A positive message for all the women in this support group. It’s a rocky road of recovery, but eventually you see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not easy breaking the bonds of domestic abuse, but the rewards are worth it. To live with an abusive partner means that you are actually stronger than you think. Think how powerful you can be living a life without fear. X*X

    • #34856
      Nova
      Participant

      …inspirational words full of hope for us all.

      (Btw can’t believe..it’s almost Christmas Day…where have I been?!)

      2017 has got to be better…and it WILL be better.

      Thanks ladies

      Cx

    • #34863

      Well done I completely agree with you. I’m allowed to be with my family this year and I had another positive step forward letter from my Solicitor today. Ladies this is our future and we are back in control deciding what we do it’s amazing and so joyful at the same time. I’m so proud of us all xxxx

    • #34880
      Lightness
      Participant

      I agree – inspiration and helpful perspective. Thanks for posting Peaceful Pig. It is very positive to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not an easy time of year, but looking back I see how far I have come. Merry Christmas ladies.

      A little Christmas ditty, based on away in a manger:

      Away from the danger

      Away from the danger, no more in my bed
      But still the abuser is inside my head
      The stars in the heavens look down where i lay
      I count those lucky stars that I got away

      Abused by his harsh words, abused by his stare
      Abused by his absence and complete lack of care
      I love thee my family, standing by me today
      Without you, not the courage to have run away

      Stay near me my family, I ask thee to stay
      Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
      Bless all the dear children and women I know
      Still with their abusers not yet able to go

    • #34892
      EeyoreNoMore
      Participant

      Lightness you brought a tear to my eye.

      Saying a little prayer for all to stay safe tonight xx

    • #34917
      shine bright 2
      Participant

      Well done PP. You always give me strength to keep going.x

    • #34932
      Jupiter
      Participant

      Yes love all these posts.Did you know that genetically the female xx in our bodies is stronger than the male xy? It is a scientific fact and reflected in our own lives .
      Jupiter x

    • #34934
      Serenity
      Participant

      Beautiful verse, Lightness x

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