Break Your Silence

Cate Smith Survivor Sister Story

 

I was with my partner 7 yrs it wasnt unusual for me to get slaps around the head which left me seeing lights in my eyes. He was controlling, I could do nothing unless it was something he wanted. I lost friends, was not allowed facebook anymore, could not even play games on ‘OUR’ shared phone. It all came to head this year, had to keep phoning my ex husband to get me as the abuse was getting worse. Finally in june this year he punched me on the nose and I had to run to my neighbour, who called the police. He is now going to be taken to court, he is being done for coercive behaviour and 1 other thing which I cannot remember. Yes, I miss him and know I should not, my mental health is so bad now, I’m not getting any professional help, but I’ll cope. Please any male/female who is going through any abuse, get out of it, it’s not easy, but it’s better than the alternative

 
Notice: The names in this story are fictitious to protect the request for anonymity.

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Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence (BTSADV) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence beyond crisis. BTSADV focuses on long-term healing through financial assistance programs, scholarships, survivor retreats, advocacy initiatives, and a national support line. The organization works to amplify survivor voices, raise awareness about coercive control and systemic failures, and help break generational cycles of abuse through education, outreach, and community engagement.

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