Personal growth Quote by Shannon Thomas

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

— Jeanne McElvaney

“True personal growth is about transcending the part of you that is not okay and needs protection.”

— Michael A. Singer

“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

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

— Assunta Harris

“An educated survivor can, and will, guard against future abuse.”

— Shannon Thomas

“There is life after abuse.”

— Laura T. Johnson

“Only one's own strength can truly make the right changes to heal and grow.”

— J.M. Sevilla

“The subtle nature of psychological abuse leaves survivors doubting themselves, but confidence is found in the healing process.   In”

— Shannon Thomas

“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

“Honoring all ways we survived our childhood abuse is healing. We were amazing and courageous.”

— Jeanne McElvaney

“As you grow stronger, it may return from time to time, but that is how grief works. A”

— Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

“I've learned that verbal abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse and take longer to heal from.”

— Jaycee Dugard