My Prison Break from Abuse
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Breaking Free: My Prison Break from Abuse and the Hidden Red Flags I Ignored The prison break from abuse didn’t happen behind locked bars. It happened the day I left my abuser. […]
Once a Bully, Always a Bully
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse and the charms of a bully. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** He Would Tell Me I Was Nothing When I was married to him, he would trap me in rooms and he would repeatedly tell me how […]
Emotional Abuse and Living In Self-Loathing
By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I’m the oldest out of 4 daughters and raised in a home where my dad’s beliefs are law. Where the man goes and makes a living to provide for his family. And […]
Heartbreaking Story of Ashleigh Lindsey
By Tara Woodlee The Heartbreaking Story of Ashleigh Lindsey: A Mother’s Mission to Break the Silence on Domestic Violence. The Tragic Loss That Sparked a Movement On Friday, July 13, 2012, Tara Woodlee’s life changed forever. Her 20-year-old daughter, Ashleigh Marie Lindsey, and her unborn granddaughter, Patience Lynn, were brutally murdered in a horrific act […]
Understanding and Addressing Teen Domestic Violence
By Jessica Christinson Domestic violence harms many, and among teenagers, it remains an often-overlooked crisis. People frequently view teenage relationships as innocent or just part of growing up, which makes it easy to miss the warning signs of abuse. But teen domestic violence is accurate, and recognizing it earlier can help young people build healthy […]
How to Comfort a Friend Who May Be in an Abusive Relationship
By Tara Woodlee Do you think your friend may be in an abusive relationship, but don’t know where to start? Read on to find out how to be helpful, how to support, and how to get your friend to safety! Sarah Sarah used to be full of life, always laughing and excited about new adventures. […]
