Survivor Story: Her Friends and Family Convinced Her That She Deserved Better
Submitted by: Isabel, Survivor Abusers often condition their victims to believe that no one would ever love or want them. They also use small doses of affection that give their partner false hopes that the relationship will work out. Combined with gaslighting, control, and intimidation, it is an effective way to make the abused partner […]
Survivor Story: After Serving a Lenient Sentence, Her Abuser Tried to Contact Her
Submitted by: *Sherrie, Survivor Calling the police as a victim of domestic violence can be a terrifying experience. Some may fear retaliation from their abuser or a response of indifference on the part of law enforcement. Still, others may have an abuser who is in law enforcement themselves or has friends and family working in […]
Survivor Story: She Thought She Failed as a Mother Because She Couldn’t Protect Her Children
Written By: *Annie, Survivor One of the most common questions survivors of domestic violence hear after leaving their abuser is, “Why didn’t you just leave?” This question is a form of victim-blaming that often influences survivors to keep silent about the abuse they endured and reinforces the belief that they are somehow to blame for […]
