10 Ways Domestic Violence Impacts Children
One in seven children and young people under the age of eighteen have lived with domestic violence. Being a victim or witnessing domestic abuse, especially at a young age, can affect one’s well-being and development. Aggressive behavior Victims living with abuse at home often display similar, externalized behaviors. Fighting, lying, cheating, bullying, and impatience are […]
My Story – Marisol
I started a relationship with a guy from TikTok. I moved to be closer to him, so we could date along with getting to know one another better. Things seem good, but his temper starts flaring. He shoved me and got verbally abusive. Then we move in together and 4 days after living together we […]
My Story – Carissa W
The abuse I endured as a child made me feel unworthy. The sexual assault from the men who wanted to hurt me made me feel unworthy. The domestic violence I lived with made me feel unworthy. I was 17 when I met my ex-husband, he was in the military, and I was desperate for someone […]
My Story – Jazlynn
I met the father of my oldest son when I was 12. He was one year older, but still in my grade. He paid so much attention to me, and I was careful to not give him too much attention back because I’d heard all the stories of his arrests, and dysfunction. We were completely […]
My story – Carissa W
The abuse I endured as a child made me feel unworthy. The sexual assault from the men who wanted to hurt me made me feel unworthy. The domestic violence I lived with made me feel unworthy. I was 17 when I met my ex-husband, he was in the military, and I was desperate for someone […]
My story – Valerie L
My experience domestic began in 1982 when I decided to move out of my parents home desiring to be independent and self sufficient. I didnt want to controlled anymore, I wanted to live my life the way I saw fit.. I moved in with a friend not realizing she had another roommate at the time. […]
