Karrie,
I am so very proud of you. I know it must seem like your world has fallen apart, but actually it is the first time it is coming together in a
long time. You are now starting a life free of abuse. The kind of life
a beautiful person like you deserves.
I know the future looks lonely and scarey, but everyday you did not
know what would happen next. If it was getting worse I would hate to think. Jesus will be there for you. He is wanting to take care of you
and heal your heart and body.
It is healing to cry so don't stop the tears. When you need to cry.
Even though this was an abusive situation there are feelings you will go through. Hurt, Anger the key words are go through. It will not
last.
Stay strong as others have said, he won't change. If you feel yourself
wanting to go back remember the worse abuse he did.
We love you and are always here for you.
When you can go apply for some help. You may be eligible for food stamps and maybe a little bit of a check. Talk to your dr about how long it will be before you can work. If it is atleast 1 year apply for SSI
social security.
Love and blessings,
Sandy
Won't be around much
Karrie--
So sorry to hear of your troubles. You've taken the first step, just keep taking those steps, one step at a time or one day at a time.
GOD will not forsake you, ask for His help and strength. He will always be there for you, even it if feels like he's not, HE really is right beside you.
Angels and prayers are there for you----
gini
Karrie,
I'm so sorry to read about your troubles. My prayers are with you.
Veronica
Hope you and your daughter are holding your own..Stay strong..
Larkie
Karrie, I'm thinking of you and hope you know that it will all be better with time. I've been down that road before. Eleven years ago I did the same thing that you're doing now. Mine was mental abuse, but not matter what .....abuse is ABUSE. And at the time, I thought my world was falling apart. But nope.....the good Lord helped me get through everything and I promise you I am a much stronger (and certainly HAPPIER) person today. It will be ok....it will just take time. Just take care of yourself!
Sending hugs and prayers, Karrie.
Karrie, I've been down your road too. 5 years ago I was in an abusive relationship that only seemed to get worse. We kept trying to make it work, but things would get better for a few days before it all started to go down the toilet again. The relationship ended badly and I had no idea how I would go on, but I did. There were some bumps along the way, but life started to get better and 5 years later feels like another lifetime. You deserve to have a better life than you had with an abusive partner. You can get through this.
Karrie, I hope this is the beginning of a new, happy life for you. Your health is the only thing you need to work on right now!!Get well fast and enjoy the rest of your life by living happily!! ((HUGS}}
Bonnie
Oh Karrie I am so sorry. Esp after everything else. I don't know what to say. Hopefully one day in the future you will be able to look back and breathe a sigh of relief.
Nicole
Hi everyone.
Terry broke his laptop the other day so I haven't been able to get online. I'm up north at my parent's house using their computer to get ready for the hearing on Monday so that I can get my stuff back and try to lift the restraining order to at least let me drive on the main arterials that get me to and from places (including here, without going out of my way). I typed up a huge list of my things as well as a statement saying Russ's statement was full of fabrications and exaggerations, and that I'd be willing to take a polygraph, if necessary, to clear my name.
I am getting better every day although I still get homesick or said once in awhile. But I am trying my best to keep an eye on a brighter future without abuse, with someone, hopefully that will cherish me and treat me like a person. I really think I was nothing more than an object to Russ, nothing more.
Anyhoo, Thank you all for your support and prayers. You have all been so encouraging. I love you all!
Karrie
Dear Karrie,
You are a blessed child of God! He loves you and will always be there for you. Please stay turned focused on Him. He knows your concerns and your heart. He will carry you through this very trying time in your life.
Always know you have friends here for you, praying for you and lifting you up. I am a firm believer in the power of friends praying and lifting each other up.
God bless you and keep you safe always,
Margo
I was thinking about you this morning, Karrie. Wishing you well and hoping things were getting better for you. GOOD LUCK Monday!!
Still thinking about you woman! I wish I could do something. How was your weekend?
Nicole
Hi. Just checking in with you all.
The court hearing didn't end up being a hearing - it was a commishioner (I know that's spelled wrong!) not a judge, and he just sent us to a room to negotiate.
I am up in Clayton, WA now, at least for a couple of months until I can return to work.
The friend Terry I was staying with in Spokane wanted me to "play house" with him, and I was NOT going there. Don't these boys understand that they are out of line asking for that, especially someone who just left an abusive relationship?
I'm staying with a girlfriend now, and even though it is a drive to Spokane, I think this will be a good thing.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Terry broke his laptop when he had a temper tantrum and I have not been able to go online since last weekend.
But I am ok and in safe hands and have a caring, wonderful friend helping me.
I hope to have some of my Brugs delivered to me this weekend - I've heard some of them are blooming, and really want my Cherokee back.
Karrie
I'm glad you're safe and sound, Karrie! Some people sure don't think....sheesh!
:) Donna
I'm definitely beginning to figure that out! :-)
Karrie
The important thing to remember is that you ARE worth it. All the energy you are putting into clearing your name, all the effort to be safe, all the strength to get through any self doubt that you might have.
You may be able to see it now, but I have no doubt that in a short while you while be amazed at what a strong person you are, and what strength it took to take that step to leave the abusive relationship. All the more power to you.
It is OK to cry, tears have a way of cleansing and release. It's OK to feel, it's natural and even though some of the feelings may not be good ones, they are your feelings, and they happen.
Hang in there, one day at a time.
Best wishes and prayers to you
Linda (returning after >3 weeks vacation and no internet access)
In a few short weeks, months, years....you will look back and say to yourself "was that really ME? Did I really think/do/write that?". Don't give away your power, don't settle for less than you know you deserve!!!
Hugs and love,
Carol
Karrie, hang in there with your head held high, with all the prayers and good thoughts folks have for you things will get better very soon, have faith, and God Bless you.
Doris
thank you! (((((hugs)))))