Removing the Mask

Abuse is not acceptable! I was a victim in an abusive marriage for many years! The abuse sometime never happens overnight, it progresses over time. By the time you start to figure out that your life may be in danger, or that you are afraid for your life, you are then attached emotionally to the abuser! I've struggled for years trying to see my way out and was in denial that it isn’t so bad. Through many years of prayer, crying, fighting for my sanity, God gave me the strength to get out alive!

I am not ashamed to tell the world my story! If you have the courage to read "Rhythm of Rage", you will know why I am indeed blessed. My advice to anyone that is living in an abusive relationship, the abuse does not stop with words, you must start by taking responsibility for how you want to live your life. The process is not easy and it will take some time to figure things out. Most importantly, find someone that you can confide, reach out until someone hears your cry. If that doesn't seem to work, read books on abuse, search for the knowledge. Before you can gain the strength that you need to get out, you must set a plan of action. If you allow the abuse to continue, it will weaken you, until you have little or no self-esteem to fight! Millions of people are suffering behind the mask. Remember it is your "LIFE", you only have one time to make good of it.

The reason why it could take years before the victim reaches the point to get out; they have developed a high tolerance of pain! Abused people learn how to cope in misery even if it sometime means losing their life.

If you are wondering can you make it on your own, yes you can! If you have the courage to believe in yourself, by facing your fears head on with a plan, there is a better life waiting for you! I had so many ups and downs, I cried in the dark endlessly, wallowed in my misery, until the mask stopped working.

Today, I’m here to encourage you to look within yourself and take back your power and use it as your weapon! Author - Rhythm of Rage