Asking for help is a sign of courage - not of weakness.
No person has the right to hit, harm, or hurt another - no matter who you are, how you live, or what you have done in the past. You are not responsible for another person's behavior.
For so long I felt like I was living under a huge shadow. I never knew if my partner would come home in a good mood or walk in swinging. I drove myself crazy trying to figure out what to do. No matter what I did or said, it got worse.
I lived my life in fear, torn by my feeling of love and my terror that I would be beaten again. And all the while everyone was saying, “Why do you stay?” I didn’t have an answer really. It just seemed like I could never get out from the shadow.
When I did face it, I found that there was help available for me and the people who really cared for me did not turn away from me. I felt like now I’ve faced what’s really wrong and I can begin to do something about it.
Don't be so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that wisened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still continue to grow. Be proud of this.
Programs & Services
Caring House services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, education and much more. We are here to walk along side you on your journey to healing. All services are available to your child(ren) as well.
