You Can't Hurt Me Anymore

<p>You Can't Hurt Me Anymore is a true story of overcoming trauma bonds and domestic violence rising above it to find the inner strength I didn't know I had. Decades of mistreatment programmed me to believe I would never be enough. When the people I loved hurt me the most my constant yearning for validation began. Finding the power to stand up to my abusers re-learn acceptable behaviors and transform my cognitive perceptions was the ultimate feat. Getting over letting go and resuming a normal life was the hardest thing I've done to date. Realizing that I ultimately control my thoughts and feelings was the greatest achievement I've accomplished. Physical scars heal. Emotional scars take longer but learning how not to reopen those wounds is empowering. </p><p><br></p><p>This book is for anyone currently surviving domestic violence in a relationship suffering through childhood trauma and feeling like there is no way out. I am living proof that we are stronger and more capable than anything set out to tear us down. Tenacity determination perseverance and hope are not things I was taught. Those traits were within me but I had to fight to bring them to the surface. In writing this I want those living this on a daily basis-- whether it is a current abuse situation an escalating DV situation or trying to understand why you feel such a connection to someone you shouldn't-- to feel hope. I wish for that reader to feel empowered emboldened and encouraged to see the light that is inside bursting to shine. For those who feel unworthy and who believe the lies they've been told about themselves they aren't true. Happiness freedom and safety is just on the other side of courage and bravery. With every end there is a new beginning. The life you deserve the happiness you desire and the unshackled liberty you seek is waiting. It's extremely hard to take that first step but all you have to do is take it. No matter how small it is simultaneously the hardest yet the easiest step you'll ever take.</p>