How I did it: Step 1: Recognize there is a problem or threat to your safety

Step 2: Call a domestic violence hotline if necessary
1-800-799-SAFE

Step 3: Spend time at a woman's shelter to get a real life street education about other people's situations and to deal with your own

Step 4: create a private safety plan, discuss with a lawyer IN PRIVATE your plans, ask for legal advice (shoud provide one free session)

Step 5: GET OUT with your head on your shoulders and prepare for one heck of a legal battle to get untangled

Step  6: Read and thoroughly digest the book "Why Does He Do That?" by Lundy Bancroft

Step 7: Start over, safe. cut off contact except through lawyer. pat self on back for getting out safely. seek support from others.

Get out, Get Safe, Get Shelter, Get Work, Get Educated, Get On With It!

Lessons & tips: Email me for more info. I'll help you with what I know from my own experiences.

Resources: 1-800-799-SAFE

"Why Does He Do That?" By Lundy Bancroft

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