Fighting for Taylor

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By Kelly **The following is written by a family member of victim of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Justice has been denied to our daughter Taylor Rose, to her two little boys, and to our family. Taylor’s death is an “accidental overdose”. Or so the police say. But […]

How I Escaped My Husband After 30 Years

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By Survivor Vimmi **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved, including my husband.** Details of the Day it Began It was May 31st, 2000, a beautiful summer day in Canada, when I walked into a hair salon for a haircut and color. […]

Surviving My Abuser and Finally Leaving

By Survivor Onika My abuser kept me low. Here is the story of how I escaped and rose above! **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** I am a survivor of domestic violence. I was in an unhealthy and abusive relationship for […]

Therapeutic Interventions for Healing From Domestic Violence

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By Survivor Sammie S. Rose Healing Through Accepting My Journey My journey from merely surviving to thriving was not painless, but what was needed to fuel healing within myself. So I could move on from one of the most distressing and arduous experiences of my life. My relationship with my abuser sent me through the […]

Safety for Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets

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By Iris Pendelton For many survivors of domestic violence, pets are more than just animals—they are family. The companionship and unconditional love that pets provide can be a source of strength during difficult times. However, leaving an abusive home becomes even more complicated when a beloved pet is involved. Abusers often use pets as a […]

My Prison Break from Abuse

By Anonymous Survivor **The following is written by a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Names have been changed to protect all involved.** Breaking Free: My Prison Break from Abuse and the Hidden Red Flags I Ignored The prison break from abuse didn’t happen behind locked bars. It happened the day I left my abuser. […]