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

Surviving Domestic Abuse: Escaping an Abusive Marriage for My Safety

I was with my ex husband 3 years he the domestic abuse started when he moved in together he took me away from my family, my life, he use to hit me for not doing what am told he lock Me in My room has to ask to go bedroom was only allowed one cup tea a day I did not want walk away but I new I has to or he kill me

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