Denise, Meath - Abusive Relationship

I lived in an abusive relationship for a long time. The sad thing is, it was abusive before I even got married so I should have known better and I have been beating myself up about this all my life.

I was so ashamed of the way he treated me, that I never wanted anyone else to know, so I kept it a secret. Even my close family didn’t know.

Eventually, things came to breaking point and I went to see a counsellor.

This helped my greatly and made me see things from a different angle and realise that I had done nothing wrong and I should not be the one who was feeling shame.

I have now left the relationship and am moving on with my life.

My advice is to seek help. There is help out there. Don’t suffer in silence.

Denise, Meath.