Many years ago…

Many years ago my wife survived an abominable domestic violence. It took her two years to escape that relationship and during the entire time no one suspected.

What many people do not understand is that there are many, many reasons why a person can become so completely trapped that they will never reveal their true situation. Often, they themselves are not fully aware. My wife would refer to that time in her life as a ‘prison of the mind’ and ‘slavery’. There were never any bars on her prison because none were needed. When she finally did leave, it turned out to be not nearly as difficult as she had imagined. It was taking that first step that always seemed so impossible.

I shared a bit of my family story simply to tell you that you are not alone.

You can find the courage to take that first step. There are resources available right now to help get you to a much better place.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in crisis there is help. Here are some ways to get started:

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