Getting out of an abusive or violent relationship isn’t easy. Maybe you’re still hoping that things will change or you’re afraid of what your partner will do if he discovers you’re trying to leave. Whatever your reasons, you probably feel trapped and helpless. But help is available. There are many resources available for abused and battered women, including crisis hotlines, shelters—even job training, legal services, and childcare. You deserve to live free of fear. Start by reaching out.
Why doesn’t she just leave? It’s the question many people ask when they learn that a woman is being battered and abused. But if you are in an abusive relationship, you know that it’s not that simple. Ending an important relationship is never easy. It’s even harder when you’ve been isolated from your family and friends, psychologically beaten down, financially controlled, and physically threatened.
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"Self-control is the ability to live with restraints"
24-hour crisis lines
Women and Children First - (800) 332-4443
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault - (800) 977-5776
Arkansas State Police Child Abuse - (800) 482-5964
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Human Trafficking Resource Center - (888) 373-7888
