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January 4
Clix2007 Started conversation Dec 5, 1999
Sometimes I hear of other people abusing their partner, and it makes me think of my relationship. Do I ever feel abused-emotionally, mentally, sexually, or physically? If so, have I tended to deny it, or hope that he will change his behavior? Maybe it wasn't really abuse, I tell myself, or maybe he'll change if I just love him enough, and be careful not to provoke him.
If I truly haven't been abused, then I'll know it by a calm, peaceful feeling inside when I ask myself those questions. I also understand that hurt feelings, and outbursts of anger and other strong emotions are a normal part of being human.
But if I find myself "walking on eggshells", or feeling physically or emotionally unsafe, it may be time to take a serious look at wether I'm accepting the unacceptable. Have I sought insight from people I can trust, or have I kept my feelings secret out of shame, because I felt I was even partly responsible?
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