Hi all
I have never started a thread on here, but have contributed to quite a few over the past couple of years.
Both my DH and I are abuse survivors, and one of the things that he has done since we have been together is finish his degree and started an MA in Visual Communications. (he had to give up his degree while in his previous marriage as she wouldn't allow him to study).
One of his projects is about the things that have helped people survive abuse - or the things that helped them to escape.
As an example, his iPod was his lifesaver as he could bury himself in audio books to help him survive what was going on at home. For me, it was my laptop, as my friends from all over the world "lived" in it and I knew I could talk to anyone, anytime after my marriage broke down. I don't know whether I would still be here if I hadn't been able to get support in that way.
So, for those of you out there who are also survivors, what was it helped you?
Was it the burner phone that you kept hidden from the spouse or parent?
Was it the filing cabinet at work where you could hide all your paperwork before escaping?
If anyone wants to discuss the things that kept them sane, your replies will be used to help his research and I will be incredibly grateful.
Thanks in advance [flowers}