Trigger Warning These stories mention occurrences of domestic violence and may be triggering to some users. Some names may have been changed.

Strangled in front of my kids

He strangled me whilst my one year old screamed “daddy” at him repeatedly. My 3 year old was in the next room. That was when I knew I needed to leave to stay alive for my girls.

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