Breaking Free From an Abusive MarriageSample

Choosing Freedom and Healing

I dreamed of a model family-a home where love thrived, where two parents loved each other and their children. I stayed in the marriage for my kids, hoping they would grow up with both parents. But I realized my pain was hurting them. They saw me cry, saw my depression, and I knew this was not the legacy I wanted to leave. I wasn’t the mother or woman God created me to be while trapped in pain and fear.

I turned back to God, seeking His wisdom and strength. I realized that staying in an abusive marriage wasn’t love-it was survival. True love protects, nurtures, and heals. I made the difficult decision to leave and begin the journey of healing. It wasn’t easy, but God carried me through every step. Today, I am free-free to love myself, free to be the mother and woman God intended.

If you’re standing where I once stood-at that painful crossroads-I want you to know from my heart that you’re not alone. In my darkest moments, God was right there beside me, close to my broken heart. He gave me the strength I didn’t think I had to rise up, to begin healing, and to step into a new life full of hope. I truly believe that with Him, freedom and healing aren’t just possible-they’re waiting for you too.