Karen Willis Survivor Sister Story

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July 29, 2020
, 8:11 pm
, Break Your Silence, Sister Survivor Stories

Survivor Sister Karen Willis speaks out breaking her silence about domestic violence.

Trigger Warning This story may contain descriptions of physical and sexual violence that some survivors may find particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point.

I am still legally married to my abusive husband We have been married since 4/26/12. He is an alcoholic and narcissistic
. We have been separated since 12/9/2018 after he spit in my face and hurt my wrists. He has been emotionally abusive for years. We are now separated since and have been in and out of court from protection orders to divorce. He even admitted to the judge he was abusive. He refuses to give me a divorce to keep control. I have filed again this year for contested divorce. I just want to be free

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