Caroline Abbott

Follower of Jesus. Survivor of DV. Author of A Journey through Emotional Abuse: from Bondage to Freedom & A Journey to Healing After Emotional Abuse

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

So many of us have experienced things no human should ever experience. I have had the privilege to highlight the stories of several survivors who are now thriving. What a joy! #survival #thrivingnotjustsurviving #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/Y6uIaIF8Tg

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

@NMitchell661174 Good grief. I'm so sad you experienced this. Yes, I'm safe. I've been away from the abuse for 21 years. So thankful.

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

I recommend keeping a journal (make sure your abuser can't find it). In it, you will be able to see your partner’s patterns of behavior. This gives you clarity when s/he is trying to confuse you. #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/RT1QI06ct5

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This is such a hard truth. Our children are affected, even if we try to shield them from what is happening. #childrenofdv #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/0OW8CDUG0f

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@NMitchell661174 You are so welcome!

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

This is true for women and men. Don't lose yourself in an effort to try to hold onto a mate. Any mate that asks this of you is not worth keeping. #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #selfloveisthebestlove https://t.co/4b789vQM8J

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Anger after abuse is not only normal, it is necessary. It gives us the strength to do a lot of hard things we need to do now. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #healingjourney #narcissist https://t.co/aBXgaz64at

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I always tell my clients, actions speak louder than words. Abusers often make promises, but then don't keep them. What do their actions tell you? #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/fBFZejMgJX

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Sometimes we are afraid to set boundaries with our kids because we think saying 'no' will harm them. Everyone needs to learn to tolerate hearing 'no'. Those that can't often turn out to be abusers. #boundaries https://t.co/4estbcTbIC

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If this is your experience, here are some ideas for healing. #narcissist https://t.co/ZHKCsJMTns

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I would say this could apply to fathers as well. How many of these have you experienced? #narcissist https://t.co/RuMPqVLyTL

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Ugh. Walking on eggshells...always worrying about their mood, what you should or shouldn't do/say. It's exhausting and no way to live. #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #walkingoneggshells https://t.co/aHoxZjOH2O

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

Yes, I often tell my clients to be kind to themselves. I need to take my own advice! Sometimes it is easier to forgive others than ourselves. #forgiveness #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/XoCCneTLFM

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All of these are emotional abuse. How many of these have you experienced? #emotionalabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/TpGokXXS74

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

Yes, abusers often look so good to people on the outside because they put time and energy into creating a facade of who they really are. #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/iiJSWSbg17

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These beliefs can also lead to depression. Depression feels so hard to get out of, but we can do it. #depression #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/yKz8FGcaao

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Yes. When we experience abuse, there are so many things we cannot control. We can control our own choices, our decisions, to care for ourselves. I find this very healing. #healingjourney #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvior https://t.co/hhRdODWu4R

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

In fact, it probably means you are still dealing with the trauma in your body. The good news is that this doesn't have to be where you stay for the rest of your life. #traumarecovery #traumahealing #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/u3FT5EpAMv

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

Want to join with others in this fight but don't know how to start? I list suggestions on how to do this in this blog post. #FamilyCourt #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist https://t.co/E56SxI6jL4

[Caroline Abbott @Caroline_Abbott]

If you are working on fighting custody laws in your state, please come to https://t.co/SUsJFyM197 to join with others who are working on the same.