It's my life now: starting over after an abusive relationship or domestic violence

Were you in an abusive relationship?

Are you out of danger now?

Self-esteem

The hidden horror : sexual abuse

How could you have loved an abuser?

Abuse of men by women, and abuse in gay, lesbian, and transgender relationships.

Losing your partner, your dream, your life

When feelings overwhelm you

Signs of unfinished healing

What about the children?

The reactions of others.

Practical considerations

Beginning to heal

Who are you now ?

The temptation to go back

Is your abuser still in your life?

Loving again.

Were you in an abusive relationship? -- Are you out of danger now? -- How could this have happened? -- The hidden horror : sexual abuse -- How could you have loved an abuser? -- Abuse of men by women, and abuse in gay, lesbian, and transgender relationships --

Losing your partner, your dream, your life -- When feelings overwhelm you -- Signs of unfinished healing -- What about the children? -- The reactions of others --

Practical considerations

Beginning to heal

Believing in yourself

The temptation to go back

Is your abuser still in your life?

Loving again.