Women staying in abusive relationships for years. This is heavy on my heart today.

Domestic Violence is a horrible thing. It comes in many forms, including emotional, mental, verbal and physical abuse. If you are out there and feel this could be you, talk to someone. No one deserves to be abused and/or violated. Everyone deserves to be respected, appreciated and loved. Demand your respect, seek help, leave if you must, but make a plan first, if given the time. Life is short enough, no need to allow someone else to shorten it even more. How much can one person take. Emotional and mental abuse can kill you just as fast as the phsyical abuse. Material things, including a beautiful house, is not worth a life. Material things can always be replaced. Believe in yourself. Know that their are other people who care about you and love you. Also know that you are not the only one going through this horror. Try joining a support group, or seek out professional help. Tell your family, tell his family, tell the world. Save yourself. If you have children, think about how this is affecting them. If you do not want to save yourself, at least save your children. Pray pray pray, but remember, God helps those who help themselves. Get some help now!