I recognised my partner was abusive long before my heart caught up & said no more. Don’t allow yourself to feel regret for feeling stuck & not leaving sooner. Look back at that version of you with kindness & compassion. You did the best you could with what you knew at the time. #DomesticAbuse

When you’re considering leaving or when you first leave, it can feel totally overwhelming knowing what to do, when and how. Taking each day, one at a time, even an hour, minute or second at a time, will develop the momentum you need to keep moving forward, one small step at a time.

For those who need to hear this today. Take the first step, even it's a tiny one. The first step could be getting out of bed. The second getting dressed. The third going out the door to get to work. Build each day with little steps & the momentum will push you forward to where you need to be.

Never underestimate the courage & bravery needed to leave & stay away from an abuser. Abuse recovery is challenging. We have to rebuild boundaries & relearn how to make even the simplest of decisions for ourselves which can feel overwhelming at the start. Take small steps each day. You can do it!