11/29/2025
Leaving isn’t a single moment.
It’s a cycle of hope, fear, survival, and trying to make sense of a situation no one should ever have to navigate.
If you went back, it doesn’t mean you’re weak.
It doesn’t mean you don’t know your worth.
And it definitely doesn’t mean the violence was your fault.
The nervous system is built to seek safety, even in places that don’t offer it.
Attachment, survival instincts, financial pressure, children, isolation, trauma bonds — these are real forces that pull people back into relationships that hurt them.
If this is your story:
You’re not to blame.
You’re not alone.
And you deserve support without judgment.
Healing starts with safety, and safety starts with being met with compassion, not shame.
If you or someone you know is navigating domestic violence, reaching out for help is a courageous step, no matter where you are in the cycle.