I am much more than a survivor.  I am thriving in my new life.  I want very much to share the absolute freedom and joy I have with others.  There are four components to becoming free that I want every woman to know about.  These are the essential elements of how I became free and whole.

A Connection to God

Close Ties With Family and Friends

A Good Counselor

Help From Society

Once I allowed God into my life, I had an ally who goes through every trial and problem with me.  He comforts me and opens the way for me to learn what I need to know about how to live a God filled and happy life.  Seek God!

My abuser kept me isolated away from family and friends.  Everyone should have a network of friends, and every woman should definitely have a sisterhood of woman friends who care about her and understand her from the female perspective.  Family ties are essential.  Out society has become fragmented so that the structure of mothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, etc. is not always as close as it should be.  Keep girl friends and family close to your heart.

My pathway to healing really opened up in a practical sense when I started working with a good counselor who helped me see that I could be strong and make good choices.  He helped me to see that my woes were partly my responsibility.  I learned to stand up for myself and strongly oppose and escape abuse.  I realized that I deserve better than a life of sorrow.

There is no shame in getting the help that an enlightened society can give to the downtrodden.  Law enforcement is there to help an abused woman who seeks help. There is aid available to women who need assistance and a new start in life.  Education is very important to building a new life.  If you are serious about improving your life you can get the training needed for a way to support yourself and your family.  You can become independent.

Don’t stay stuck in a life of misery!  Realize that you deserve to be happy.  Be a Thriving Survivor!