Seven Steps to Breaking Your Addiction
Whether you want to stop drinking, quit smoking, gambling or simply spend less time on the computer, Dr. Phil has advice.
Abusive husbands come in all sizes, shapes and colors, crossing ethnic and age groups. Their anger often leaves their wives physically battered and bruised and emotionally broken.
Dr. Phil follows the story of Star, a mother of four who flees to a shelter to escape what she says is an abusive marriage. Below are his crucial steps for leaving a volatile relationship.
"You may need to make a case to prove this [abuse] concerning custody or a restraining order or whatever, so this evidence is important," Dr. Phil says. "You've got to figure out a way to get even a few dollars in case you have to get a cab or you have to make a pay phone call. Women who plan to flee should store extra clothes at a friend's house for themselves and for their children, to make a speedy getaway.
If you're in an abusive relationship and need immediate assistance, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233).
Whether you want to stop drinking, quit smoking, gambling or simply spend less time on the computer, Dr. Phil has advice.
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