You’ll know you made the right decision by leaving your abuser when your spirit is at ease even in the midst of chaos. While the heart and mind may still be reeling from the trauma of the abuse, the soul quietly breathes a sigh of relief, and says, “Thank you.” 

Artwork:
Salvi, G.B. (first half of 17^th century). Madonna at prayer. [Oil on canvas].  Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.