How to Trust Yourself After Being in an Abusive Relationship

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Tip 1 - Learning to Trust After Abuse | Hope for Survivors of Abuse on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Winfried Meyers | permalink

Very few people look forward to dating again after the end of an abusive relationship. You may wonder how you will ever be able to trust yourself to not date another abuser. But let's say you've entered another relationship and things are going great. It's a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship. You feel relieved to discover…

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Tip 2 - How to Trust Yourself After Being in an Abusive Relationship | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by mrdream 69uk | permalink

Coming out of an abusive relationship may be a huge relief, but it may also lead to feelings of loss, insecurity and confusion. You are likely to have spent such a long time acting in a restrained way in order to avoid criticism, negativity, and emotional or physical abuse, that you have lost sight of who you really are. In order to trust yourself,...

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Tip 3 - Why Am I Struggling to Move On After Abuse? – www.loveisrespect.org

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by mnsl 1m | permalink

Leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the hardest things a person does. But even after your ex is out of your life, sometimes the emotional and mental effects from experiencing abuse can linger on. You may experience feelings of depression, guilt, anger, loss and even symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder: Anxiety Trouble sleeping …

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Tip 4 - Dating After Abusive Relationship

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Quain Train | permalink

Starting over and dating after abusive relationship can be daunting but providing you have recovered sufficiently and rebuilt your self-esteem, know your own strengths and what you need from a relationship, there is no need to avoid meeting new people.

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Tip 5 - How to Love Yourself After a Long Battle in an Abusive Relationship

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martin Kratchman | permalink

The decision to leave is not an easy one to make, but it might have been one of the most important decisions you've ever made. You're very courageous for having made it this far, but a high percentage of abusive relationships can drag on...
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Tip 6 - How to Trust Yourself After Being in an Abusive Relationship via LiveStrong.com

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lola Stewart | permalink

Step 1 Seek counseling. You can find free counseling by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline, or go to a therapist that a friend or family member recommends. Talking about your experiences...
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