Safety Plan for Leaving a Dangerous Relationship

The thought "I need to leave" may have been with you for a long time, and it's still terrifying to make the decision. That's normal: getting out of a dangerous situation is a process, not a single evening. The point of a plan isn't to make you braver — it's to lower the risk and give you a foundation that makes the decision possible. A plan isn't an escape today. It's a safety net that stays with you.

The principle: a plan matters more than courage

In a dangerous situation, determination without preparation increases risk. So the first rule is simple: plan first, step second.