"One of the best personal odyssey stories I have ever read"

Dr. Sam Vaknin, author of Malignant Self Love

Love addiction is every bit as addictive as any narcotic; ask me, I have been there. I knew I couldn’t stay in an unhappy, abusive and destructive marriage. I didn’t just love my husband; I was obsessed with him. I believed that if I stayed and loved him enough, he would change—but I was wrong.
All addictions escalate and can result in death—mine was no different. Broken bones and a broken heart, private clinics and prison, would not stop me from going back, time and again for more of the same. I falsely believed I was powerless to leave.
Out on the street with no money, without work and nowhere to go, after a failed third marriage, I didn’t make the choice to leave—but I did make the choice to survive.
I chose to learn and understand the nature of domestic violence, its root and its cure.
All addictions are ‘one day at a time’ journeys to recovery—join me on mine.

"This is a story that I will never forget"

Alison, author of I Have Life

This amazing tale of surviving abuse retails for R165.00 plus postage.
For more information on this book, or her inspirational public speaking workshops against abuse please contact Caryl by clicking here.

To buy this amazing book please click here.

To contact Caryl or to discuss your own experiences please click here.

This months happenings:

Check out this community based South African Safety and Security E-zine which will be doing a very informative article called  "Domestic Violence – the crime behind closed doors" during October and November.

For more information please click here.

2. Endless Opportunities

We are proud to announce the launch of our supporting website Endless Opportunities. While giving you the opportunity to advertise your business, or company, on our site, you will be supporting us in the fight against abuse.

Visit our new site to see how you can help the PAINE Foundation by supporting the companies and individuals listed. From beautiful artworks and hobbies, to baby products and gifts for friends and family, Endless Opportunities has it all for you.

On a daily basis we have pleas from abuse victims to help them get out of an abusive relationship.

Without the publics support in our fight against abuse we cannot help these families.

Up until now P.A.I.N.E has been funded privately and there has been only so much we can do to help a few victims. With 1 in 3 women in South Africa being abused, MANY victims are falling through the cracks.

PLEASE make a donation TODAY! Every cent goes towards the fight against abuse and providing professional services to help victims of abuse.

For more information please contact us.

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If you would like to advertise on our website or with any of our other projects please contact us.

When the pain consumes you?

You have to take back your life... and heal...do what is right for YOU.

How do you do this? How DID you do this?

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