Survivor Story: As the Abuse Escalated, She Slowly Lost Herself
Submitted by: *Amber, Survivor Survivors of domestic violence do not go into a relationship expecting to be abused. Even when they have helped others leave an abusive partner, they may not recognize the signs of abuse in time to help themselves. Over time, the effects of abuse and shame and isolation become more difficult to […]
Survivor Story: Abuse Was Just “A Part of Life”
Submitted by: Dawn, Survivor Survivors of child abuse and childhood domestic violence are at higher risk of being abused in romantic relationships as teens and adults. The presence of any abuse in the home conditions them to view abuse in personal relationships as normal, even acceptable. Survivor Dawn shares with us how the normalization of […]
Survivor Story: My Experience Surviving Teen Dating Violence Drives Me to Help Others
Written by: Christine Miller It has been years since my abusive relationship ended – 17 years to be exact. I was still a teenager when my high school boyfriend and I officially parted ways as we headed to different colleges. But it was not the storybook young lover saga I had so desperately craved as […]
Survivor Story: We All Share Responsibility to Help Teens Affected by Abuse
Written by: Christine Miller It is not uncommon for survivors to exit an abusive relationship and be unable to come to terms with the trauma they experienced. For some of us, the desire to put it behind us and move forward with our life might lead us to convince ourselves that what happened to us […]
Survivor Story: You Are Not Defined By Your Past
Submitted by: *Gloria, Survivor Being severely abused as a child can leave survivors with damage that impacts them for life. When one or both parents or guardians work in law enforcement, it can leave them feeling like they have nowhere to turn. Survivor Gloria shares her story and reveals what caused her to reach out […]
Survivor Story: Poem – Till Death Do Us Part
Poem Written by: Carmelitta, Survivor ‘For better or worse,’ she recited the vows; she got herself in but almost didn’t get out. The bruises she wore from her face to her feet. In silence she stayed; she just tried to keep peace. Pregnant – and still wore the pain on her face – even as […]
