by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2026 | Leaving
Sometimes we get so caught up with helping and making sure we try and fix what the other person is doing wrong that we get fixated on the outward look and how others see our relationship that we become codependent. Our boundaries and what is important to us goes out...
by Jan Porter | Jan 1, 2026 | Leaving
How can we learn from the partner that is no longer equal with us, that now knows you so well that they use those same things that are/were important to you and turn those into sadness because they make sure you don’t get them or something is messed up or destroyed?...
by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
Three years ago, I walked away from a relationship that had slowly drained the life out of me. It wasn’t the kind of abuse people can easily see. There were no bruises or broken bones. But there was a steady breaking of the spirit — the kind that happens when you’re...
by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
The early months after leaving were difficult. I second-guessed myself, replayed every memory, and wondered if I’d imagined it all. But over time, the silence that used to feel heavy began to feel peaceful. I could finally hear my own thoughts again. I started...
by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
There are small freedoms that still make me smile. I can read for hours without being scolded. I can listen to Les Misérables as many times as I want (and I do). I can eat what I like, pray without manipulation, and live without walking on eggshells. These may sound...
by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
My life now isn’t perfect, but it’s peaceful, and that’s everything. If you’re still in a situation where you feel small, unheard, or unsafe, please know this: there is hope. And if you’re someone who supports organizations like Reach Out Speak Out — thank you. You...
