Understanding the Complex Risk Factors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): A Personal Perspective

By Sammie Rose Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex and often misunderstood issue that impacts countless lives. As a survivor, I feel compelled to shed light on the risk factors that are frequently overlooked in discussions surrounding domestic violence. While academic texts may touch on these topics, they often fail to capture the full […]
Honoring Lives Lost: The Impact of Run for Her on Domestic Violence Awareness.

By Alexis Bien At Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence (BTSADV), we firmly believe that angels are not only the celestial beings we pray for; they are also the good souls on earth who guide us and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Sometimes, it feels as if God provides us […]
Betrayed by Kindness: My Shocking Story of Domestic Violence and Legal Injustice

The story of my domestic violence.I accused my husband’s daughter of stealing my personal things in the house where my husband and I live…My husband, defending his daughter, abruptly threw me on the bed and began to choke me. His hands were on my neck. The next day I went to the police to report […]
From Victim to Victor: My 10-Year Journey of Surviving and Overcoming Domestic Abuse

I was a victim of domestic abuse for 10 years from the age of 24 years old to 34 years old. I got in this relationship by being disobedient to my parents and pastor at that time. My abuser controlled every movement in my life. I was beaten every day because things he didn’t like. […]
Overcoming Abuse and Gaslighting: My Battle for Justice and My Son’s Safety

A military mom’s struggle against a narcissistic ex who abuses their non-verbal autistic son. Discover the fight for justice and the ongoing battle against systemic cover-ups and gaslighting. by Survivor
Surviving a Lifetime of Abuse: My Journey to Freedom and Healing

I guess you could say I’ve had to deal with some sort of abuse my whole life, rather it be mental or physical. I mean I could probably write a book. My father died when I was only 4 so me and my two sisters were raised with just our mother. Growing up I […]