My Survivor Story
Yes, I went back but never to live with him again because finally I saw my self worth and eventually cut all ties.
“Understanding Past Relationships: Signs and Insights on Recognizing Domestic Violence”
As I tried to get away, we struggled out of his room. He threw me onto the living room couch where he put his hands on my throat, screaming at me with his face mere inches from mine. That night, his friend took me home and slept on the floor of my room to make sure my boyfriend wouldn’t try to bust in and continue the assault.
Survivor Story: My Daughter and I Were Homeless for Six Months After Leaving My Abusive Husband
Submitted by: *Louise, Survivor Common barriers faced by domestic violence victims when trying to leave include financial dependency upon the abuser, lack of transportation and employment, and lack of access to affordable, stable housing. Often, victims and survivors are forced to make a choice no one should. They either sacrifice shelter in exchange for their […]
Survivor Story: Forgiving Myself Was Part of My Journey
Submitted by: Tracy, Survivor The path out of an abusive relationship is long and filled with obstacles that survivors must overcome during their journeys to heal. Understanding the severity of what one has escaped while reliving memories of abuse and battling through the trauma, guilt, and shame take their toll. On top of this, many […]
Survivor Story: Anyone Can Be Abused
Submitted by: Barbara, Survivor Many people have an image of what a “typical” victim of domestic violence looks like in their mind. This mental picture does not look the same for everyone. Still, many often assume that the person grew up in an abusive home, lives in poor living conditions, has low self-esteem, and might […]
Survivor Story: My Abusive Ex-Husband Destroyed My Relationships with Our Children
Written by: *Carol, Survivor When a victim leaves an abusive partner and children are involved, those children are often used to control, manipulate, and cause emotional distress to the abused parent. Some abusers may interfere with custody arrangements, get custody of the children, or hurt the children to punish or retaliate against their victim for […]
