Think Positive

PAIN (temptation)

Sit alone

Worry

Obsess

Panic drive yourself crazy

Listen to negative thoughts

Might as well go back

What’s the point?

Pain

All to much

Paralysis

Depression

It’s true I am useless

 

POWER (WHAT PRICE?)

Get information & advice

Get support

Make friends

See family

Get good solicitor

Safety planning

“I’ll handle it”

“I’m better off now”

Be positive

Feel good about how I’m dealing with things

Start/join a support group

Campaign

 

The good thing about being in a Refuge is that you have got people all around you who have experienced similar situations.  It helps to talk to people and to listen to others and to know that it’s not just you.  It’s like a self-help group.

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