Carly S
Trigger Warning This story may contain descriptions of physical and sexual violence that some survivors may find particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point. × Dismiss alert I was constantly diminished, told I was never enough, never did anything for him, verbally abused with words I couldn’t even say […]
My story – Karen S
Hi my name is Karen, I was in a domestic violence relationship for 4 years. My ex whom I have 3 children by began being physically abusive in 2007. We had our first child together in March of 2008. When I was pregnant he tried to suffocate me. He broke my nose one night when […]
My story – Amanda A
Hi there, My name is Amanda. When I was 27 I met a man that I was set up with by a friend that she knew from highschool. He seemed sweet and nice and so I thought I would give it a go. So we went for a date. Halfway through we went out to […]
My story – Amanda D
My story of survival began about five and a half years ago. I had known this person for many years at the point we finally decided to start dating. I knew how he treated all of his ex’s, which was horrible, but I kept thinking that he wouldn’t do that to me because we had […]
My story – Saida M
Hello everyone my name is Saida Mahoney I am 26 years old I was born on September 22nd 1996 I am from California I am also Jewish i am a proud student at Sierra College, American River College, Folsom Lake College, CAA and Butte College. I am a full time student in college I am […]
Chantel L
Trigger Warning This story may contain descriptions of physical and sexual violence that some survivors may find particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point. × Dismiss alert I tried to leave several times and he started problems at every shelter I would be at or he would threaten to […]
