Thinking of leaving your abusive partner?

Looking for a safety plan? Leaving is the most dangerous time for a person experiencing Domestic Violence, an abuser will do whatever they can to keep you from leaving.

Reasons leaving feels so scary:

• You don’t want others to think badly of you.
• You don’t want others to think badly of your spouse.
• Packing up and taking kids makes you more vulnerable.
• You’re afraid what will happen if your partner catches you.
• You don’t know how he will react after you leave.
• You don’t know what to expect from the legal system.
• You don’t know where you will be safe.
• You’re afraid of him getting the kids.
• You don’t know where you will live.
• You don’t know how you will support yourself and your kids.
• You may not have a job.
• You may not have transportation.
• The unknown.
• Your abuser may have ties to police, judges, or other authority figures and you don’t know if they will favor him.
• You’re afraid for your life and the life of your kids.

Reach out! Get help. There are several resources available to make leaving easier. Here is a great place to get started!

http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/domviol/plan.htm