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That Innocent Love…

Pets can be our comfort, especially for those healing from abuse. It’s horrific to think, however, that some animals that live in homes with domestic violence can be victims themselves. They deserve our love because they so freely give it to us.

I Was Humiliated and Abused by My Own Family

Survivor Reshma experienced abuse at the hands of her family after immigrating from Pakistan. They use physical violence, threats, and oppression to keep her captive in her own home. To this day she suffers from the lasting effects of the violence inflicted on her by people who were supposed to protect her.

With Six Kids to Care for, I Was Trapped

Elizabeth met a man who would eventually become her abuser when she was in high school. Over the years, they had six kids, which only strengthened his control over her. The physical and financial abuse kept Elizabeth and her children trapped. She had nowhere to go for help, and no way to financially provide for six kids on her own, so she stayed hoping it was the best way to protect and provide for her children.

It Took 15 Years, But Now I Am Free

A lot of abuse victims put on a happy face in an effort to hidewhat really happens behind closed doors. Mary is no different. She was able to hide the abuse from those closest to her for 15 years. Although she knew it was wrong, and that she did not deserve it, Mary was made to believe that the abuse was somehow her fault.

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