COURAGE
Being engaged or married to a controlling person can sometimes cause you to lose control in every aspect of your life. Remaining in a bad relationship not only causes continual stress, but may even be physically harmful!
Continuing in such relationships can lead to unhealthy escapes such as drug and alcohol abuse, feelings of isolation or depression, and even suicide attempts.
There are several factors that can influence a person’s decision to remain in a bad and controlling relationship. On the superficial level are practical considerations such as financial entanglement, shared living arrangements, potential impact on children, feared disapproval from others, and disruption in academic or career plans.
At a deeper level are the beliefs people hold about relationships in general, about this specific relationship, and about themselves. These beliefs may manifest themselves in thoughts like:
“You are a failure if you end your relationship.”
“Being alone is unbearable.”
“I’ll never find anyone else.” or “I can’t do any better.”
“If I work hard enough I can change him.”
To end the cycle of a controlling relationship, recovery must become the first priority. COURAGE was designed to serve that purpose.
You are valuable to God. You are not alone. You can be self-sufficient and productive. You are beautiful. You can do this!
COURAGE is meeting weekly right now! For confidential information, please call
470-2820 *226, and join us.