I was thinking about my presentation, and decided to gather some information especially designed for male survivors of domestic abuse. I was pleased to find some very good websites for men. I thought for today I would focus on sharing some affirmations I found on www.malesurvivor.org
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
10 Daily Affirmations for Male Survivors by Dr. Howard Fradkin
- Recovery is absolutely possible and achievable for me.
- I will practice being disloyal to dysfunction and loyal to functionality.
- I give myself permission to connect to loving, affirmative, strong, sensitive, accepting men and women in my community.
- I release and forgive myself for any responsibility I have accepted in the past for my abuse.
- The abuser[s] from the past chose to hurt me. I will stop repeating the lie that it just happened to me.
- Offering myself daily compassion is necessary for my healing growth.
- I commit to connecting to the boy inside me today so we can play, laugh, and experience joy together, even if just for a minute or two.
- I believe deep inside me I possess the ability to face the truth of my abuse and to learn to use new tools for healing.
- I have the right and the ability to speak the truth of my abuse and deserve to be heard, understood, believed and supported.
- Feeling is healing. As I heal, I develop the ability to experience a wider range of emotions to enhance my health and connections to others.
I hope these affirmations begin to change your thought process, because I am often heard saying “what you think about you bring about.” I also believe change your thoughts and your life will follow.
Please visit www.caseymorley.com for more resources.
Hugs,
Casey
