Getting Well, Part 5: Staying Out

Oh, the siren song of abuse.

The hope that the abuser will miss you, that they will see the light, value you and change.

It will not happen.

When you leave, which you must, close the door.

Don't go back to see how they are doing.

Don't go back to see if they care how you are doing.

Don't go back to see if it was really all that bad...

When you leave,

which you must,

close the door.