Breaking the Silence: My Journey of Survival and Hope After Abuse
Every year since 2021- i’ve shared my story and will keep sharing my story for those hiding in the silence. To anyone who cannot use their voice i want you to know, i was once in your shoes and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. My story starts when i was 14. So young, barely getting into […]
Surviving Domestic Abuse: My Journey from Trauma to Healing
The torture I endured at the hands of my ex-husband can be incomprehensible to some. He didn’t look like an abuser. He didn’t act like an abuse in front of most people. Very few people got a small glimpse at the abuse. Nobody noticed the chunk of missing hair, because I parted my hair to […]
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 […]
