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

A Letter to My Rapist: From a Survivor” by Graciella P

A Letter to my Rapist; From a survivor… Every year, the month of April is dedicated to those who survived sexual assault, domestic abuse and rape. One month is given to the survivors; a so-called safe place to raise awareness and speak our truth. Now to you, this mere month...

“From Trauma to Tragedy: A Journey of Resilience and Loss”

My story began at the age of seven when the babysitter stared to abuse me, it then went on to me being brutally taped at the age of 14 years of age, i was so unhappy at home and my mum was going out all the time and sleeping with...

Title: “Breaking Free: My Journey as a Survivor of Mental Abuse”

My story may not be as extreme as others, but it has effected me for over 7 years. I had a now ex-boyfriend who was mentally abusive. He was my first boyfriend and I was blinded by the puppy love. When we confirmed our relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, he...