My Survivor Story
Yes, I went back but never to live with him again because finally I saw my self worth and eventually cut all ties.
“Understanding Past Relationships: Signs and Insights on Recognizing Domestic Violence”
As I tried to get away, we struggled out of his room. He threw me onto the living room couch where he put his hands on my throat, screaming at me with his face mere inches from mine. That night, his friend took me home and slept on the floor of my room to make sure my boyfriend wouldn’t try to bust in and continue the assault.
How Someone Becomes Addicted to the Cycle
Survivor Story: Anyone Can Be Abused
Submitted by: Barbara, Survivor Many people have an image of what a “typical” victim of domestic violence looks like in their mind. This mental picture does not look the same for everyone. Still, many often assume that the person grew up in an abusive home, lives in poor living conditions, has low self-esteem, and might […]