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Dealing with an abusive spouse is an extremely tough ordeal that some people may go through in their lives. You are very brave for admitting to yourself that what you are going through is wrong and for realising that you are no longer willing to put up with your abusive partner. You have taken the first step to moving on just by being here, so for that, you should be proud of yourself. Hopefully, the following information will help you and guide you to take the appropriate steps in leaving your abusive spouse. | Dealing with an abusive spouse is an extremely tough ordeal that some people may go through in their lives. You are very brave for admitting to yourself that what you are going through is wrong and for realising that you are no longer willing to put up with your abusive partner. You have taken the first step to moving on just by being here, so for that, you should be proud of yourself. Hopefully, the following information will help you and guide you to take the appropriate steps in leaving your abusive spouse. | ||
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#Confide in somebody close to you about what is happening. However, most likely you are probably afraid of how they will react to your admission, that they won't believe you or else you might be feeling too ashamed to tell anyone. So instead of talking to someone close, the best thing to do is speak to someone anonymous. There are loads of helplines available for abuse victims, and they will listen to you, support you and offer you advice. It is often easier to speak with a stranger than it is to someone close. | #Confide in somebody close to you about what is happening. However, most likely you are probably afraid of how they will react to your admission, that they won't believe you or else you might be feeling too ashamed to tell anyone. So instead of talking to someone close, the best thing to do is speak to someone anonymous. There are loads of helplines available for abuse victims, and they will listen to you, support you and offer you advice. It is often easier to speak with a stranger than it is to someone close. | ||
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#Consider getting a restraining order. Just remember that if you have a restraining order, it is just a piece of paper, while some abusive people will follow this, many will not. In fact, it could just make them more angry and aggressive when trying to hurt you. Look for signs, like do they break laws frequently, does people telling them what to just makes them mad, have they violated a restraining order before? All of these things should be considered before you get a restraining order. | #Consider getting a restraining order. Just remember that if you have a restraining order, it is just a piece of paper, while some abusive people will follow this, many will not. In fact, it could just make them more angry and aggressive when trying to hurt you. Look for signs, like do they break laws frequently, does people telling them what to just makes them mad, have they violated a restraining order before? All of these things should be considered before you get a restraining order. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
