Stephani Shaner

While connecting with other people who have experienced domestic abuse, it seemed that many of us have something in common. Victims of domestic abuse struggle with identifying themselves as real victims.

What was I really losing?

Putting your needs first is not selfish, despite what your brain tells you.

The truth is that the red flags you ignore at the start will end up being the reasons the relationship fails later on.

You deserve the kind of love that makes you smile at red lights and fall asleep at night in absolute bliss.

Truth be told, sometimes the only thing that helps an aching heart is music. 

Your partner should respect your right to have friendships outside of the relationship.

amount of love you have for them has zero correlation to how good they will treat you. You can try your hardest and work yourself to the bone for them, but unless the effort is mutual, nothing will change.