Survivor Story: Her Abuser Uses Custody of Their Son to Control and Manipulate Her
Submitted by: *Ashley, survivor
Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous
time for a victim of domestic violence. The risks of leaving include...
Survivor Story: I Temporarily Lost Custody of My Son After A Brutal Attack
Submitted by: *Marta, Survivor
Children are not spared the trauma of witnessing domestic
violence in the home. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline,...
Survivor Story: She Fought for Custody After Learning Her Son Had Been Sexually Abused by His Grandfather
Submitted by: *Adelina, Survivor
Abusers often take advantage of those who have low self-esteem and difficult home lives by love-bombing them and making...
Survivor Story: Her Voice Was Heard in Court
Submitted by: Melissa, Survivor
Leaving an abuser is terrifying and dangerous enough as
it is. Having to face our abusers in court not only...
Survivor Story: Trying to Co-Parent with Her Abuser Delayed Healing
Submitted by: Bonnie, Survivor
As survivors of domestic violence know, healing from
abuse is a lifelong journey that can be filled with countless obstacles.
Survivors...
Survivor Story: Five Things That Happen After You Leave
Written by: BTSADV Survivor
I have spent the last six years of my life dealing with the
aftermath of my abusive marriage – six
years....