Talking with family and friends and getting their advice helps. I also keep a journal and express my feelings with letters and poems. I went to a psychiatrist also. I see him every now and then but act like I don't know him. I slowly gained back my self esteem and self respect and my old friends.
Life is finally pretty much normal.
They were there through it all and encouraged me throughout the whole situation. It took a lot of attention from them but they made me realize that not every guy is bad and there's someone out there for me who will love me for who and what I am. Nobody deserves to be in an abusive relationship and even though you think you can't do any better, you can. And remember, the situation is only going to get worse.