abuse counseling
tulsa, oklahoma
Abusive behavior is a serious issue in our community.
It affects people of all genders and backgrounds, regardless of their economic status. People have to deal with this harmful behavior every day, and they're working hard to move past it. Abusive behavior can take different forms, like physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Many times, harmful situations involve more than one type of abuse and can happen repeatedly in a cycle of violence.
Even though we might think we're alone in experiencing an abusive situation, the truth is that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will go through some kind of abuse in their lives.
Remember,
these numbers are just based on reported cases. The actual incidents are probably much higher, which means there are likely more than twice as many survivors out there.
We often tell ourselves, or others might tell us, that the abuse is our own fault. It's easy to find ways to blame ourselves for someone else's actions. Even though our conscious mind knows that what's happening is wrong and not our fault, our subconscious mind can still make us feel ashamed and guilty.
Leaving
an abusive situation can be really tough for various reasons. At Exhale, we get that it's a big decision whether to stay or go, and we know how to help you make that choice. We can also help you see potential problems ahead and figure out how to deal with them. We also understand the kind of hurt you might have gone through when you were stuck in a situation you couldn't control or escape, like childhood abuse or sexual assault.
Here's the truth:
no matter what you do, abuse is never your fault. Your actions didn't cause the other person to lose control or do things they regret. If you're in an abusive situation right now or you've been through abuse in the past and you're looking for ways to heal that pain so it doesn't keep affecting your choices, we can assist you.
You don't have to stay
stuck in feelings of anger and shame. Working with a specially trained professional is a crucial step toward finding a sense of peace and control that you might be striving for.