Change Quote by Nikki Rosen

“The cycle of abuse interspersed with occasional bouts of kindness keeps you stuck, waiting and hoping for the kindness to return. And it does,…

— Sylvain Reynard

“If abuse is to cease, and genuine love, respect, and trust are to be restored to the family picture- indeed to humanity's universal picture-…

— Moriah S. St. Clair

“Abuse is never contained to a present moment, it lingers across a person’s lifetime and has pervasive long-term ramifications.”

— Lorraine Nilon

“The abuser is the only person who can deliver moments of peace, by being his better self for a while. Thus, the abuser holds…

— Gavin de Becker

“Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.”

— Jeanne McElvaney

“Overcoming abuse doesn't just happen, It takes positive steps everyday. Let today be the day you start to move forward.”

— Assunta Harris

“Life isn’t always kind. It isn’t gentle and loving or sympathetic to the pains and sorrows of humanity. I, however, as an individual in…

— Richelle E. Goodrich

“I feel more passionately about the importance of healing from our abuse issues. I feel more passionately. I’ve become more spontaneous, embraced my femininity,…

— Melody Beattie

“The abuser sees it as a huge victory to turn an independent survivor into a needy, dependent person who can no longer make decisions…

— Shannon Thomas

“Kindness and compassion are powerful forces to help inspire, heal, and transform the world.”

— Germany Kent

“Abuse ambushed my life, I could not love myself truly and could never have a healthy relationship, they were either abused or completely impaired.”

— Patricia Dsouza

“We nurture our own being by respecting all people and consciously working to mitigate the pain of the world.”

— Kilroy J. Oldster