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Ten Resolutions To Get Out of Abuse

Written by Lisa J. Peck

Topic: Abuse and RecoveryPublished January 17, 2008
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1-I will believe in my value and worth as a person.
2- I will take time weekly to learn about the dynamics of abuse.
3- I will tell at least one trusted person about my situation and ask for support.
4- I will become familiar with my local law agencies, and their procedures to help victims.
5- I will write a safety plan and make sure it’s in place.
6- I will pick one person I consider a hero, and learn as much as I can from him or her and adapt the qualities that I admire into my own life.
7- I will do something nurturing for myself daily.
8- I will build a community of support around people who can protect me so I can always stand tall and safe. (To learn more visit www.redemptivecommunity.com)n9- I will seek counsel from those who have been there and from professionals on the best and safest actions to take to find safety, freedom, and empowerment.
10-I will believe in my right to be treated respectfully.

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Lisa J. Peck is the author of Silent Cries: A Women’s Journey to Freedom, published by Bridgeway, is available in bookstores nationwide or at www.redemptivecommunity.com. To learn more about how to create a safe environment through using your community please visit www.redemptivecommunity.com.

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