im not very good at writing but its worth a shot. My name is Shayla Tilton and I am 26, my husband is 47. He is currently wanted for felony assault and he is on the run. Im constantly in fear for my life and not sure what to do. I recently had to have stitches above my eye and 8 staples in my head from where he repeatedly hit me with a pistol. This is the first time that I have followed through and wanted to press charges. Im just afraid.
*By Survivor Jamie A Night That Escalated Without Warning The evening began like any other.There was time spent together.A social setting.A sense of normal routine. But like many abusive situations, nothing stayed calm for long. What followed was a sudden and violent escalation that turned a private space into a...
by Survivors 5 Voices of Survivors 1.I am a survivor of domestic violence. I truly believe I am still alive today because I found the courage to speak out—to say “enough.”Survivors like us can make a difference by sharing our stories. We are stronger than we think, and when we...
By Survivor Daphne **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Descriptions and details may be too graphic for some. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I’m a domestic violence survivor. I met and married a man at the age of 17 because I...