Recovery To recover from domestic violence, the survivor must: Stop blaming herself for what has happened — take responsibility for present and future choices. Stop isolating herself — reconnect with people in order to build a support network. Stop denying and minimizing feelings — she should learn how to understand and express herself with the help of a therapist. Stop identifying herself as a victim— take control of her life by joining a survivors’ support group. Stop the cycle of abuse — get herself and her children counseling to help heal psychological wounds and to learn healthy ways to function in the world. Recovery from domestic violence is a step-by-step process; a journey no one should take alone. The first step toward becoming a survivor is taken when victims call for help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is (800) 799-SAFE
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:50:21 +0000
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