Your marriage was like a jigsaw puzzle. A big, confusing, fragmented mess.
Once you found the “abuse” piece, everything fell into place.
But are you prepared for what happens when you leave? Cause the gloves come off and the rulebook gets tossed out the window.
From two women who’ve been there and who’ve heard countless stories of the same, here’s the cheat sheet for what you need to know when you get out.
Why are you staying in your abusive marriage?
For many women, the price to get free seems too high. They fear destitution, losing their children, revenge by their husband, more trauma and heartache, a scarlet “D” on their chests, the legal hassle…the list goes on.
These are real, valid fears. And terribly high, but prevalent, costs. Which raise the question: Is it worth it?
Amie experienced all of these things and more to get out. Listen to her story and decide for yourself.
Meet three women who have gone from being victims to helping other women get free!
Sara’s pain was only exceeded by confusion. The key to her (and your) freedom and healing? Realizing: You are not responsible for your husband’s behavior.
When Lynn, a widow and registered nurse, met her abuser for the first time, she thought he was a safe bet. Who could be safer than a pastor and former missionary? But once he had her hooked in, he tore down her dignity and identity through shaming and neglect. Lynn shares her long journey of waking up to the shocking reality that even religious leaders can be wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Robin walked on eggshells and hid herself away to survive. After years in an abusive marriage, she believed God didn’t love her and that he hated divorce more than anything. She was taught that her body wasn’t her own, and her job was to make her husband happy at all costs.
