My Daughter Helped Me Escape Abuse and Find Healing
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** The Eyes of a Child Through the unclouded eyes of a child, my daughter saw the truth about him long before I did. She saw right through his carefully constructed facade. Recognizing […]
Seeking Safety: My Ongoing Struggle with a Stalking Ex-Husband
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by survivors of domestic violence and abuse seeking safety. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** A Survivor’s Plea for Safety I’m desperate for help. It’s been seven years I’ve been divorced, and my ex-husband still stalks me daily. He threatens me and in the past, I’ve […]
My Heart-Wrenching Tale of Abuse and Control
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse and control. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Walking on Eggshells Living with my ex can only be described as walking on eggshells. Any movement could crack him and you would never know what would set him off. […]
A Letter to My Abuser: My Healing Journey
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is a letter written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse to her abuser. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I wrote the letter below to myself addressed to my ex during my recent journey of healing. In counseling working on gaining more coping skills for my […]
A Man’s Journey Through Infidelity and Emotional Abuse
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence, infidelity, and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I have been married for nearly 25 years, and and as far as I know, my wife has been cheating on me for 13 of those years. All in all, I […]
Speaking Out About Domestic Violence and Reclaiming My Voice
By Survivor Stephanie **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I’m choosing to share my story to further clarify what it is like to be a victim of domestic violence. To understand myself as a survivor of domestic violence, because I’ve never […]
