What Can I Do For Myself?
- Learn about the effects of abuse and the recovery process
- Set your own boundaries and limits
- Find someone to talk to – perhaps consider connecting with a counselor
- Be aware of your own feelings and needs – these need not be put on hold until your loved one has sufficiently healed
- Find a balance between spending time together and time apart
- Prioritize self-care, relaxation and fun
- Learn to use calm, open and respectful communication skills
"Everyone has a right to have a present and future that are not completely dominated and dictated by the past" - Karen Saakvitne
