How do you cope with being abused?
I don’t have the option to leave. So I have to stay and deal with the verbal and mental abuse. I just need to know how to stay strong so I don’t get pushed over the edge in the future. I was so close today and now I’m trying not to cry in the bathroom with my kids.
@littleCircle8336 I am so sorry that you suffer abuse but I have deep respect for you not giving into the negative energies and trying to get angry or fight back.
Are you and the kids safe? If not it may be time to come up with a safety plan. A therapist can help you develop one and may be able to guide you on a safe way through this experience. If you are being physically abused, that is a sign that things are dangerous and you may want to talk to Women in Distress shelters or talk to family members that may be able to get you away from that danger.
If you need to be around people, the discussions we have in mindfulness and fifty plus are very supportive safe environments. Here is the schedule. https://www.7cups.com/forum/50OverCommunity_193/TeamToolsandTeamUpdates_1705/50plusDiscussionsScheduleandTopics_207920/
Hope you get the support you are looking for.
@littleCircle8336
I can only imagine what you are going through is frightening and scary, not knowing where to go for emotional support. When someone is in an abusive situation, sometimes it feels like we have no way out but if we look hard enough we may be able to find a safer option for ourselves and our family.
Are you able to find local resources in your area that can assist with a safe space for you and your children? @soulsings has some good suggestions that you might be able to consider. Please try to keep yourselves as safe as you possibly can and I'm glad you've reached out to us here at 7 Cups.
Take care,