As both a mother and a survivor of abuse, I know firsthand that we are the ones who have the capacity to stop the cycle of abuse within our own families and communities, so our children don’t suffer through the same pain we had to endure. It’s our job to protect, nurture, and guide our children while teaching them about healthy relationships.
If you happen to be in the same boat as I was, you know it can be quite challenging to raise our children in a healthy environment after cutting off the cycle of abuse. However, I’m here to tell you it can be done. From both the role of a mom and a survivor, I want to share a few tips I’ve learned throughout the years.
I had to learn how to protect my children by keeping them safe from perpetrators. The biggest tool I had to learn was how to discern who was trustworthy and who wasn’t—even within my own family. If you are the survivor of any kind of abuse, you likely have a keen sense for danger. Lean into it!
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