Survivor of Domestic Violence: My Journey from Trauma to Freedom
I am a double survivor of domestic violence. When I was 19, I was fresh in the military, specifically the Marine Corps. As a woman who accomplished this, I felt so much pride and confidence every time I put on my uniform. I met a fellow Marine in my unit who used to woo me […]
Breaking the Silence: My Journey of Survival and Hope After Abuse
Every year since 2021- i’ve shared my story and will keep sharing my story for those hiding in the silence. To anyone who cannot use their voice i want you to know, i was once in your shoes and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. My story starts when i was 14. So young, barely getting into […]
Surviving Domestic Abuse: My Journey from Trauma to Healing
The torture I endured at the hands of my ex-husband can be incomprehensible to some. He didn’t look like an abuser. He didn’t act like an abuse in front of most people. Very few people got a small glimpse at the abuse. Nobody noticed the chunk of missing hair, because I parted my hair to […]
“Faith, Self-Love, and Healing: Navigating Domestic Violence in Religious Communities”
By Stephanie Smith Survivors of domestic violence often identify deeply with their spirituality, viewing faith as a source of strength and comfort. A significant number of these survivors turn to God or their religious communities for emotional and spiritual healing. Yet, for many, the teachings of their faith or the reactions of their spiritual leaders […]
“Domestic Violence and Custody: Navigating Legal Steps for Full Custody and Protection”
By Mikayla Shave Navigating Custody Battles as a Domestic Violence Survivor: Essential Steps and Strategies When domestic violence plays a role in custody decisions, it can have a significant impact on parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Many family law judges are required to consider evidence of domestic violence or child abuse when determining custody, even […]
Navigating Co-Occurring Disorders: My Journey Through Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Health Challenges.
By Sammie Rose Overcoming Co-Occurring Addiction and Mental Health Disorders: My Journey to Recovery Navigating co-occurring disorders, like addiction and mental health issues, presents unique challenges that can feel overwhelming. While I am not a mental health professional, I’m sharing my personal experience with addiction and bipolar disorder, hoping to inspire others on their recovery […]
