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I can answer just about anything on abusive relationships, but I can't give legal advice on how to get out of one that's something you need to speak with a counselor trained and certified to deal with domestic violence issues to get resources in pursuing legal recourse.
Experience in the area
I have been in abusive relationships and I have shared my experience in helping others to get out of these types of relationships. I was in two abusive relationships one lasting nearly 2 years and the other just over 5 years.
Education/Credentials
Associates degree, bachelors degree, and I am a certified nursing assistant
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Recent Answers from Nafeesah
2009-11-06 Why do I stay:
Battered women tend to stay because they've been broken down to the degree that the abuser has brainwashed them into believing that they don't deserve better and that they need them more than others. I
2009-10-15 My boyfriend is being abused by his mom:
How old is your boyfriend? Never stay quiet about abuse speak up because the worst thing you can do is staying silent. There's a lot of people out there who are abused and nobody loves them enough to speak
2009-10-13 I think my husband is cheating after five years of marrage:
If his family is accepting of this kind of behavior it's time to move on because why would you want to continue to be mistreated by someone. You have put yourself through a lot of stress and unnecessary
2009-10-08 I think my husband is cheating after five years of marrage:
Don't let this man blame you for his cheating because it's not your fault he's behaving immaturely and getting another woman pregnant is in fact a cop out because he doesnt want to take responsibility
2009-10-07 Abusive Wife ?:
One your family and friends are noble to try and help, but this does not involve them and they need to stay out of this. Part of why problems seem to worsen on top of the situation is the interference
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