| I Don't Want Him To Hurt Me Worse | Relationships | I Don't Want Him To Hurt Me Worse | <div class="ExternalClass08BFC18B9B0D467AA6DAD55B98C59F7A"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;"><span>My boyfriend abuses
me. I want to break up with him but I don't want him to hurt me even
worse.</span></p>
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</span></div> | <div class="ExternalClassED2372DDD90A4594AA93468CC7780F3D"><div><div class="ExternalClass08BFC18B9B0D467AA6DAD55B98C59F7A"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We
are so glad you reached out for support. It can be a hard and scary thing to do
especially in a situation that involves abuse. You made a brave and wise
decision. </span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>No
one deserves to be abused, emotionally or physically. If you are feeling stuck
in your relationship, there is help to break free from your relationship. You deserve love and a healthy relationship that will help
you grow and feel safe. Understanding your worth, and that you do not
have to allow someone to treat you that way is a great step to take. You
started that today by reaching out for support and making a decision that you
would like to end the relationship. Relationships can be and should be
supportive, kind, and loving. They should not bring pain, fear, and doubt.</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Sometimes
by maintaining and staying in abusive relationships this shows the abuser that
we think that treatment is what we deserve, it shows acceptance for that
treatment. We all show those around us how to treat us by allowing certain
behaviors. Do not allow yourself to be treated that way. It’s great that you
want to end the relationship, you are showing you do deserve better. If you are
concerned for your boyfriend's reaction it is best to talk to your parents or
another trusted adult ask them to help you create an escape plan from this relationship. It can be scary to
approach these situations with adults, but it is the best way to ensure your
safety, which is the most important thing right now. You do not have to
stay out of fear, allow yourself the support you need. Use this tool to remind yourself of the support that you have in your life: </span><a href="/Pages/tip-Your-Circle.aspx" style="font-family:mclaren, "gill sans", "gill sans mt", "myriad pro", "dejavu sans condensed", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-Your-Circle.aspx</a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We want to help you through this. We will be part of your circle of support. Please reach out to us either by calling, chat,
text or email. We are here to
offer you support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stay strong!</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Sincerely,</span><br></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;">Brittany,
Counselor</span><br></p>
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