In a world where we preach freedom, equality, and empowerment, it’s heartbreaking to see how many women and men — especially in Africa — are still dying in silence. Still enduring abuse. Still hoping love will stop hurting.
Why is it so hard to leave an abusive relationship?
Because abuse isn’t always just bruises and broken bones. Sometimes, it’s fear. It’s financial dependence. It’s cultural shame. It’s manipulation that makes you question your worth. And too often, it’s the silence of the very people who should be your safety net.
But here's the truth: love shouldn't hurt.
Marriage is not a death sentence. A relationship shouldn't feel like a warzone. If you're constantly walking on eggshells, if you're scared to speak or breathe wrong, if you're being hit, insulted, isolated — that’s not love. That’s a prison.
To the woman reading this, or the man, or the teenager confused about what love really is — RUN.
Run for your life and never look back. Like Lot’s wife in the Bible, don’t turn back. Don’t stay because of what people will say. Don’t stay because of a ring, a house, or children. Staying may cost you your life — leaving could save it.
Yes, we’re in the 21st century. But abuse doesn’t care about the time we’re in. What we need is courage. What we need is more safe spaces, more voices speaking up, and fewer people judging survivors.
To society: stop blaming victims. Start listening. Start investigating. Start helping.
To survivors: you are not weak for leaving — you are brave.
To those still stuck: there is help, and there is hope. Choose life.
#LoveShouldntHurt #BreakTheSilence #RunForYourLife
#StopProtectingAbusers
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