Angel Story: My Husband Killed Our Children Before Turning the Gun on Himself

Written by: Rachel, Survivor Trigger Warning: This story contains an account of abuse as well as brief discussion of violence culminating in the death of a victim of domestic violence or a loved one. Some survivors may find this particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point. On the morning […]

Angel Story: My Sister Was Shot by Her Fiancé as Her Daughter Slept in the Next Room

Submitted By: Hailey, sister of Lindsey The presence of firearms in a domestic violence situation dramatically increases risk of fatality. The American Journal of Public Health published research showing that a firearm in possession of the abuser increases risk of death by 500%. Additionally, guns are used by abusers to murder women in over half […]

Angel Story: My Cousin Was Murdered By Her Estranged Husband

Written By: A cousin, in memory of Chloe Domestic violence is not selective to race, gender, or cultural ethnicity. It is not discerning to the rich or poor. Domestic violence became a nightmare turned reality for our family in March in a Kentucky town.   The evening before her death, my 20-year-old cousin was frantically […]