“Psychological and emotional wellness is an ongoing process for everyone.” — C. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“ 'My problem was comparatively simple,' Marcus said. 'One kiss was enough to solve it. But that doesn't mean one kiss is… — Kim Dare Copy Share Image
“ Maybe I needed that somebody else could cry over my pain, to become able to cry over it myself. Nobody ever… — Giovanni Liotti Copy Share Image
“Having one's mother or father or past abuser admit to their crimes or even apologize for them changes nothing--certainly not what they… — Augusten Burroughs Copy Share Image
“Writing therapy is my form of healing. Try and detach yourself from painful memories by infusing characters and then stepping back.” — Phil Wohl Copy Share Image
“There was a moment of hesitation in which Joe looked into her eyes, and she looked back without flinching. Many a time,… — Tracy Winegar Copy Share Image
“When you feel caught in the web of childhood abuse, find words to describe it. Write them. Say them. Express them. In… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Staying in a relationship with someone who doesn't love him/herself, is a direct reflection of how much you love and value yourself.” — Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Ph.D, MBA Copy Share Image
“So many moments of potential holiday joy got buried in the pain of our abuse. Now these days offer us a chance… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Grief does not demand pity; It requests acknowledgement" - Jude Gibbs” — Jude Gibbs Copy Share Image
“In addition to reaching out for help, you will also need to reach within yourself. Your biggest ally will be your emotions.… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“So for those who think abuse survivors can simply logically process their situation and get out of and over the situation easily,… — Shahida Arabi Copy Share Image
“Our abusive parent didn't give us the gentle, encouraging nurturing we needed. But healing invites us to give our inner child the… — Jeanne McEvlaney Copy Share Image
“Logic becomes a loud voice when the wall of our past abuse begin to crack with awareness. But that's our adult speaking.… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“It takes Wonder Woman courage and Superman strength to heal the wounds of our abuse... because it brings change... and we are… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Honor yourself for all the ways you learned to take care of yourself during your abuse ~” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Staying in an abusive relationship for the fear of public judgment is like allowing to be buried alive to impress a coffin… — Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Ph.D, MBA Copy Share Image
“Adjusting her red gown she stared at the ceiling with tears flowing down her face, the white bed sheet soon turned to… — Jyoti Patel Copy Share Image
“There are tons of kids out there who endure chronic abuse and suffer in silence. They can’t trust anyone, they can’t tell… — C. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“You're a survivor because every day you make a choice not to be governed by their harsh words or actions. No one… — Assunta Harris Copy Share Image
“When a man starts my program, he often says, “I am here because I lose control of myself sometimes. I need to… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
