ZandD -> RE: Abuse (5/17/2005 3:03:26 PM)
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Having been in a abusive situation myself it's difficult to detach oneself from abuse of any kind, especially if it's been going on for a while. I remember thinking when I was a child "Doesn't someone see what's going on?" to shutting down almost completely. Back and forth. It took some time for me to realize what was really going on, but by then I was an adult and I could do nothing to stop it. In the past when I have tried to come to terms with the abusers they just down want to hear it, much less admit it. It took me nearly 30 years, but I stopped all communication with them and moved on with my life. Ironically, for one who always felt responisible for the families ill and problems and always made myself soley (sp?) responsibility for trying to help everyone get along, I am immensely enjoying my life and I am happier and more content since I told them where to go than I ever was in that situation. It takes time and hopefully this person will not have too much emotional scarring from the relationship, but unless one has strong people that can confront the abuser, one must come to the conclusion themselves that the situation is damaging and they must get free. My apologies for rambling and especially for sounding so clinical. It's been quite a road and even though it's brought up some stuff for me, one can get out and live a happy life after abuse. It just takes time. Damn, rambling again... Z
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