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

My Story – Kimberly

My name is Kim an I’m a dv survivor. In 2019 my bro died unexpectedly. Well then it all begin. Started with acks here an there. Then black eyes busted noise even as far as tearingy ACL. Assophis got tore . this man was evil. As I tried to leave beating got worse he went to if I can’t have you Boone can… Well on mother’s day it got so bad my son herd it all called the cops an it by him an grace of God I’m even here .. my son showed up an saved my life I am so forever greatful that I was able walk away took 3 yrs to know my worth an build bk uo

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