What Is Run4Her and Why Should You Sign Up?
By Hanna Embry Break the silence against domestic violence does a lot of fundraising, and Run4Her is one of our biggest events. This not only helps survivors of domestic violence, but it also makes our outreach programs reach so much further. So, what is Run4Her? Why does it matter? Who does it help? Run4Her is […]
I Never Thought I Would Be Free From DV
**The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence (DV) and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** By Survivor Chloe I was 15 when I got into my DV relationship. Just 15 years old. Love Bombing I always thought “It wont happen to me” until it did. The relationship moved very […]
Leaving is Only the Beginning: The Real Journey After Abuse.
By Iris Pendelton The Real Journey Begins After You Leave: Leaving is Only the BeginningHealing After Abuse is Hard, But You’re Not Alone Many people believe that once you leave an abusive relationship, everything magically gets better. They picture freedom, peace, and instant healing. But in reality, leaving is only the beginning. It’s powerful. It’s […]
Learning to Not Let Anyone Manipulate or Hurt Me Again
By Survivor Ayanna **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse, who’s abuser would manipulate and threaten them. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I met her in my senior year of high school. She was charming, made me feel beautiful, and acted like I was the only girl […]
When Two Hearts Are Silenced.
By Tara Woodlee, President of Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence When Two Hearts Are Silenced: Why We Must Prioritize the Safety of Pregnant Women in America. When Two Hearts Are Silenced, Every day in this country, pregnant women walk into doctors’ offices to hear the steady beat of a second heart growing inside them, […]
I Will Never Lose Hope for Justice Against A Controlling Abuser
By Survivor Maria **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and a violent abuser. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Breaking My Silence I am writing today to explain my story, to break the silence of silent victims. To encourage others to find their voice. The first time I experienced […]
