In my late teen years I learned that my new reality would be whatever I made it. So, I worked hard, made friends, and had fun. My twenty-something years were filled with college courses, parties, travel, and many new adventures. I tried to forget where I had come from and concentrated only on where I was heading. I managed to get an A.S. in Social and Behavioral Science, travel the USA quite a bit, and get married before turning 30 years old.
Life is different now.
Today I concentrate not on the past or the future but on right now. And there are resources available now that never existed when I was young so there is help for you in getting beyond the pain and to the healing. When I left, I was subjected to physical abuse and lived in fear for my life, my family and friends for many months. Leaving that abusive relationship and having the opportunity to heal has been one of the most gratifying things in my life. Moving on means that we regain our self with all of our ideas, thoughts, dreams, desires, and potential to bring true goodness to our families, friends, and everyone around us.