Category: Break Your Silence

Break your Silence – Tell us Your Story!
Break the Silence against Domestic Violence was founded upon this very thing! There are so many people who are still suffering in silence and we are here to say you don’t have to be silent anymore. You will find strength in sharing your story. Your voice is your power.

Survivor Story: I Was Afraid of Losing My Family and Being Alone

Written by: Annie, Survivor *This story is one from a series of four submitted by the survivor. I remember the first time I got punched. I fell against the wall and sobbed. I remember being called a “pussy” because I was crying. I remember a few specific phone calls when I called some of my […]

Survivor Story: My Abuser Controlled Every Aspect of My Life

Written by: Samantha, Survivor I grew up in a household of strong women, my mother being the leader of the pack and my two sisters and me in tow. “Never depend on a man” was the mantra repeated to us over and over again. We were never expected to be subservient to men. Having grown […]

Survivor Story: My Abuser Assaulted and Raped Me When I Was 15

Written by: BTSADV Survivor It seemed innocent; it was so real… I really thought it was. I was 11 years old. He was fifteen. I met him on an online game and was having depression and troubles of my own, and he was there for me. He was there when no one else. He was […]

Survivor Story Part 1: I Told My Family I Had It Under Control

Written by: Kourtney, Survivor CDL and I began dating when I was sixteen years old. We were together for seven years, having two girls – KL and LL. In late 2011, CDL became the non-custodial parent. The family abuse center and CPS advised I file for sole custody, but in the end it was my […]

Survivor Story: I Was in an Abusive Marriage for 15 Years

Written by: BTSADV Survivor I’m a survivor of Domestic Violence. I was with my abuser for 15 years before I had the courage to leave. My story is a long one, so I will give you the outline of my abuse. When I met my husband, he was charming and very sociable. He made me […]