Abuse Recovery Quotes

Don't judge yourself by what others did to you.

Doormatitis: door-mat-i-tis noun; low self-worth. A learned behavior where the infected person allows others to walk all over them, blame them, treat them terribly, always giving the boundary crossers the benefit of the doubt. They make excuses for them, They will give in to guilt and intimidation and give the boundary crossers what they want again and again." P.A. Speers Dictionary

Staying in a relationship with someone who doesn't love him/herself, is a direct reflection of how much you love and value yourself.

Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana

Don't try to be brave all at once. Take it in steps.

There is a moment in our healing journey when our denial crumbles; we realize our experience and it's continued effects on us won't "just go away". That's our breakthrough moment. It's the sun coming out to warm the seeds of hope so they can grow our personal garden of empowerment.

Jeanne McElvaney