Notices by Raven (ravencanada@mstdn.ca)

@SteveLemson

It's easier to be "brave" when you realize you do not want your children to grow up thinking an abusive partner is acceptable and when you don't want them exposed to a potentially violent parent.

@Mrfunkedude @utbluegirl

@Mrfunkedude
"Bravest thing I've ever had to do?"
45+ years ago, in a completely new city, with no friends or family, I left my abusive first husband with a toddler in my arms, 7 months pregnant, and literally no access to finances. I literally had the clothes on my back and nowhere to go. Fortunately, I got into a cab with a driver who asked why I requested to go to the least expensive motel, he then drove me to a women's shelter.
It was both the best and most frightening decision of my life.