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When do you feel safe?
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Bellicus
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My ex had a boyfriend like that before she met me, and I know that she is still afraid too. And it feels bad of me to say it, but I don't think there is anything that can be done to prevent those people from doing what they do, I don't think it is possible to remove them as a threat, but what is possible is to remove those they threaten from them. Like getting a secret phone number, moving to a new place. Maybe even changing name if that can help. It is a big world and to find someone that don't want to be found in this world is more difficult then to find a needle in a haystack. Also surrounding yourself with people you trust can help. And maybe it sounds like empty words, but also knowing that God is there and that He watches over us is something I believe will bring safety. No matter what happens, He will never stop watching after you and He will never let you go. You will be safe forever in His hands and He only want what is good for you.
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Moriah_Conquering_Wind
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Moriah never feels safe except in the arms of its fiance, for just a few moments.
But it does not face nearly so visible and overt a 3-d threat as you describe, friend Lifewanderer.
But it does not face nearly so visible and overt a 3-d threat as you describe, friend Lifewanderer.
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havana16
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Hi lifewandere; I am a survivor of domestic violence and it takes a long time to feel safe again! Often times even after so many years I ,at times ,do not feel safe,,,,, moved away from my home to feel safety again bit the true safety net is our Lord and Savior. If I were you I would look into a restarinig order and even possibly moving to a new city and startingover That is what I did and I do not regret it PM me if you need to talk I had one of the worst cases of domestic violence in my city according to the police,,,
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I feel safe with my parents and other family members--- as they never did any of the abuse against me. Most men I don't feel comfortable around, so I've been drawing closer to females as friends (which is something I didn't do normally as a teen).
With my Sweetheart, since we have a long distance relationship, it takes me a few hours to warm up to him when he comes to visit me. But he's fully aware of this and just snuggles me if I want to, otherwise just leaves me be until I'm use to him. We have wonderful communication skills with one another, so that has really helped us. But since he's a "boyfriend", he sadly falls into the category of a person who freaks me out... even if he's never done anything to hurt me.
With my Sweetheart, since we have a long distance relationship, it takes me a few hours to warm up to him when he comes to visit me. But he's fully aware of this and just snuggles me if I want to, otherwise just leaves me be until I'm use to him. We have wonderful communication skills with one another, so that has really helped us. But since he's a "boyfriend", he sadly falls into the category of a person who freaks me out... even if he's never done anything to hurt me.
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