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How Do I Leave an Abusive Relationship?
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How do you feel most empowered as a survivor? - Results
Being believed and validated by others when I talk about my experience.
842 votes
Being given options for support and resources and being encouraged to choose my path.
620 votes
Through education on domestic violence and abuser tactics.
457 votes
By connecting with other survivors and hearing that I'm not alone.
468 votes
By not being forced to file a police report if I'm not ready.
322 votes
By having the support from an advocate to choose when and how I leave the abuser.
413 votes
By being supported even if I feel I have to return to the abuser.
339 votes
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