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

My Story – Veronica

Hello my name is Veronica and I’m 53yrs.old.well I thought I knew this person .we just friend.i meet hm in 2018.a friend from work introduce us.wel we started to. Go out we had a good relationship.but then one in August the 4.2021.i went to this house.and for no reason He broke my phone.and then he lock me in his house w no way to. Get out.he strangle me till I was seeing stars.and beat me. Up.he threatened to kill me .four days he. Held me hostage.till my daughter called his phone and she said I’m going over there. W the. Cops.and that when he decided to let me go.i called the. Cops.and press charges bon him.and all he got is 4 yrs probation.i really dnt think that was right .

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