Transition in the transmission

Have you ever wondered how long it would take to find a place (home) you'd like and one that fits your budget?

Women who have been battered (in a myriad of ways, not just visible bruises, wounds, etc.) by a loved one think about the same thing, only a bit more intensified (get me out of here!). {transition in the transmission- transmission being you and Jesus!}

They wonder where they are going to go, what the transition will look like, and what the cost will be (monetarily and if there will be consequences from the perpetrator when they make the leap of faith or if everything will work out).

The first thought is, "will I make it out safely or not?" {road map are awesome in this case, right?}

For this blog, "Fred" wined and dined Shelby for ten years. Bought her a nice car, took her to fun places, purchased beautiful designer clothing and surprised her with it, and even bought her a stucco two-story house with a gourmet kitchen. {wowzer!}

The two seemed to hit it off well and finish each other's sentences. Though the two never wed, they were promised to each other for years, producing three beautiful and talented children.

It was the day Micha had a school play, and Shelby was rushing around town, finding last minute accent items for the costume.

Unfortunately, Fred didn't see the need and was tired of supporting "spontaneous" ideas Shelby had for birthdays, holidays, and other events.

Fred pulled the plug on the bank account, and Shelby was beside herself when she went to the ATM for some pocket change and to purchase items at the closest creative store about a mile from the school.

That was the last draw for her!

It wasn't the first time she'd went to make a purchase or withdrawal money, and he decided she didn't need to spend any extra cash.

While she didn't get any funds for her child's accent costume piece, she decided that it was time to move forward.

With a school play about to take place in 30 minutes, and a new choice made, what was she going to do?

Her exit plan was thought out in 10 minutes. A small amount of time is usually what some women have in making their transition, or even less.

Shelby made it to the play- all her children were already at school. Without any bags to fill the gap, she was ready.

Where was she planning to go, do you know? With the help of a relative, she quickly had a flight booked so she and her children could leave town.

Sadly, this does happen in many cases, and in others, some women live in this same place, not leaving because of custody issues.

As you may remember, Fred and Shelby were not married. The happy decade together quickly dissolved from unequal ties. Of course, that was not their only obstacle, but it was a big one.
Areas to remember for the future are being equal with one another and, knowing what the red flags are.

Transitioning to safety is imperative.

If you or someone you know is breaking away from domestic violence, know there are places you can go. Sometimes it is with a friend or relative other times it may be, a shelter, other times it is something you never thought of in your wildest dream, which is where Jesus comes in. Though you cannot see Him in the flesh, He always provides for His children. His children, they hear His voice. It may not be audible to you, but you will have a clear direction with what He says.

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Deuteronomy 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

* note* You are "oiled" by the Word of God.