I just spent the last half year supporting my sister leave her abusive relationship and start a new life for herself and her two young children (both under 3). She followed her gut instinct to leave him and now can hardly believe she had waited so long. She now lives in a beautiful space she can call her own, has friends over freely, and feels like a huge burden has been lifted from her. I encourage you to have faith that you will succeed in keeping yourself and your children safe, and one day will have the life of your dreams.
If you decide to leave your marriage, I encourage you to work with your counselor to come up with a plan to leave safely. I highly recommend Debbie Ford's book on "Spiritual Divorce."
Ursula Bass
Professional Coach
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