It finally worked.
I hated every time that she had to give in to him. I hated every time she chose to believe he was right, over what I was telling her. I didn't hate it for the reason that she wasn't listening to me, I hated it because he was destroying her. And even if she did see it, she thought she was incapable of standing up for herself.
Ok. You have no idea who I'm talking about. Remember this friend I'd told you guys about? The one who let her brother control her life?
She's FINALLY realized what he was doing to her, was wrong. And she's FINALLY actually started standing up for herself. I realize it will be hard, and he might react badly, but I'm there for her. Everyone in college is behind her.
Finally. And I couldn't be more relieved!!
And for anyone and everyone who is reading this, please DO NOT give in to abuse of any kind. Stand up for yourself and the people you love, because no one, not even you, has the right to ill treat you.
All my love.
just read the first post about your friend and now this.
i'm sure you're so proud of her. i know so many people who allow themselves to be abused simply because they're blinded by 'love' and misplaced trust.
what a lot of people don't seem to understand is that emotional abuse is STILL abuse. he doesn't need to leave bruises on your skin for it to be a problem.
you've inspired me to write about this too, sometime.
hats off to your friend.
I am. I was so relieved!!
The changes she needs to make won't happen over night, I know. And they won't be easy. But at least she's no longer in denial.
Thanks for dropping by,
SG.