Survivor Story: Questions We Have Before Leaving an Abuser
Submitted by: Joanna
When we reach the point where we are ready to leave an
abuser, we are often weighed down with fear, confusion,...
Survivor Story: My Abusive Husband Was a Pastor Who Used Spiritual Abuse to Control Me
Written by: MaryBeth, Survivor
I didn’t really fit the typical stereotype people imagine when they think of a victim of domestic abuse. I...
Survivor Story: My Abuser Disappeared with My Baby
Written by: BTSADV Survivor
I married an older man. I was trying to get sober, and I thought he was living for God....
I Lived with Two Abusers: A Survivor Story
By A BTS Scholarship Winner
I am the youngest of nine children and the daughter of a narcissist. When I think about domestic violence,...
Survivor Story: It’s Not as Simple as ‘Just Leave’
Written by: BTSADV Survivor
I thought long and hard before deciding to share my story on Domestic Violence. How can one person put...
Survivor Story: When Denial Became Disaster
Written by: Christa, Survivor
I was a perfect target. Trusting, compassionate and patient, overlooking people’s shortcomings, and always willing to give someone another...