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Survivor Story: I’m Still Working Hard to Find My New Normal
September 23, 2020
Valerie escaped her abuser after a 13-year relationship, finding safety for herself and her 3 children. Like most abusive relationships, hers escalated steadily to almost deadly levels, while she hid signs of abuse from those around her. Read her story to find out how she survived both her abuser and the legal system to get to where she is today.




Survivor Story: I Was Humiliated and Abused by My Own Family
August 8, 2020
Submitted by: Survivor, Reshma Trigger Warning: This story contains descriptions of physical and sexual violence that some survivors may find particularly upsetting. Please consider your




Survivor Retreat Helped Heal My Shattered Heart
August 3, 2020
Written by: BTSADV Survivor Sister Every year Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence holds a Survivor Sister’s Retreat. During retreat we experience a variety of
