He portrayed to be the perfect man for 3 years (love bombing), then things slowly started to change until they became unbearable. I tried so hard to get him to “change.” They don’t change. I tried to get him to leave. He wouldn’t leave. I felt ashamed, I blamed myself, I was scared, but I couldn’t do it anymore. I knew I deserved better. I finally got the courage to call the cops one night. He was arrested and I thought that would be the end of my nightmare. 20 months, 5 felony charges and 4 misdemeanor charges later, I’m still fighting, but I’m free. It’s hard and you need a lot of strength and support, but it’s so worth it! Just keep going!
Surviving the Unthinkable: Why Thier Stories Matter
*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...
