So often we hear women, who are currently living in an abusive relationship, talk about how she is waiting …

Waiting for her kids to finish school

Waiting until she has a better paying job

Waiting until … Waiting until … Waiting until …

But when you speak to women who have left their abuser and rebuilt their lives, they always say, “I should have left sooner” or “I shouldn’t have stayed so long”.

The bottom line is, there’s never an ideal time to leave, and while you’re planning your escape, your abuser is likely to become more volatile. In turn, this exposes you (and your kids) to greater trauma and harm. Ending a committed relationship is a significant step that is filled with unknowns. But you are already living a life filled with unknowns at the hands of your abuser. So don’t wait for the ideal time to leave. It doesn’t exist. Instead, confide in a trusted friend or family member and visit our Resources page to access our Escape Guide.