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A respectful relationship is not too much to expect or hope for...
Ten years ago, Connie decided to leave an abusive marriage. Although she faced obstacles in doing so, Connie knew that she did not deserve the relentless abuse. Many of the abusive behaviors listed in this brochure were present in her relationship.
It began with Connie's abuser moving her from the town she had lived in all her life and then made it uncomfortable if friends or family wanted to visit (isolation) and while giving her the opportunity to make choices like select restaurants for dining, there was always something wrong with her choice (subtle control, you are always wrong).
After years of the abuse escalating, Connie struggled with the idea that leaving the marriage meant "failure," and kept her relationship problems a secret from those close to her. Her "wake-up call" came one night while activating her home security alarm, at that moment she realized the only person she was afraid of was locked inside with her. She then formulated and executed a plan for a safe exit from the relationship.
While things were difficult at first, Connie took time to focus on herself and learned to make different choices for her life. By taking the time to heal, Connie has been able to establish a successful business and is in a healthy marriage. Connie's story is very typical. Her message to you is that you do have choices. She knows first hand there is help, hope and a better life for anyone in an abusive relationship.
Connie is now Pres/CEO of Connie Elder International. CEI specializes in products targeted for women: LIPO IN A BOX Shapewear, SMARTcare for skin, The SMART Bra, and other SMART products. Since 2002 Connie has been the on air spokesperson for LIPO IN A BOX on QVC in the US and UK. Connie donates proceeds from her company to support efforts to help create awareness for domestic abuse and to support breast cancer research.
For more information on the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, please visit their website at www.ncadv.org.
If you need to speak with someone immediately and you are NOT in a safe home, please call the NCADV Help Line to talk confidentially about your relationship and your choices.
24-hour Help Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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