Time Quote by Shannon Thomas

“When survivors get to the point where the relationships are slowly killing them, we must talk about why they won’t choose their own lives…

— Shannon Thomas

“The important thing to remember is that even if survivors stayed broken for the rest of their lives, the abusers do not. They are…

— Shannon Thomas

“psychologically abusive people set out to take down the biggest challenge that presented itself at the time. The abuser sees it as a huge…

— Shannon Thomas

“Many Survivors blame themselves for the abuse and continue to feel responsible and guilty for anything bad that happens to them or to other…

— Carolyn Ainscough

“Survivors often develop an exaggerated need for control in their adult relationships. It’s the only way they feel safe. They also struggle with commitment—saying…

— Laura Davis

“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

“What I am saying is that your hope of the person being better someday must come to an abrupt end. When that takes place,…

— Shannon Thomas

“The survivor may, seemingly without reason, visualize someone being abusive.”

— Pete Walker

“The fact of the matter is, if you haven’t been in an abusive relationship, you don’t really know what the experience is like. Furthermore,…

— Shahida Arabi

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

— Shannon Thomas

“Sometimes psychological abuse can become so life altering, survivors sink into serious depths of depression.”

— Shannon Thomas

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

— Jeanne McElvaney