Survivor Story: I Tore Myself Apart Trying to Make Him Happy
Submitted by: *Trina, Survivor Victims of domestic violence often feel as though they have to walk on eggshells or modify their behavior as necessary to avoid upsetting their abuser. Because they have been conditioned to believe that the abuse and the abuser’s ‘loss’ or ‘lack’ of control over their actions is their fault, it increases […]
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 them feel like they finally have a safe space. It is not uncommon for the victim to leave one bad situation at home, only to find themselves trapped in another that is […]
How Abuse Isolates You
By: Jenn Rockefeller It’s not obvious, and it’s not all at once. It’s subtle and creeps up towards you. It’s so subtle that you won’t know what’s happening until it’s right on top of you and maybe not even then! What is “it”? It’s called isolation, and abusers use it to systematically take you away […]
What is Digital Abuse?
By: Rebecca Lynn Technology has become a staple in our lives, one that is required in one way or another to complete many day-to-day activities. In a world where people are pressured to get as much done as possible in the least amount of time, while still having enough time to focus on family and […]
Survivor Story: Her Abuser Threatened to Cause Her to Miscarry Twins
Submitted by Catherine*, Survivor Abusers often take advantage of any circumstances their partner might have that make it easier for them to control and intimidate them. Those with medical conditions, mental health disorders, or disabilities, and those who become pregnant are at increased risk of harm when their abuser withholds their medications or required devices […]
Survivor Story: Her Life Became a Prison
Submitted by: Nicole, Survivor It is not uncommon for abuse to start or escalate during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Children who grow up witnessing domestic violence often have chronic issues with trauma, stress, and fear in addition to insomnia, self-harm and mental health issues, and behavioral, motor, communication, and cognitive issues. In […]
