Survivor Retreat Helped Heal My Shattered Heart
Written by: BTSADV Survivor Sister
Every year Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence holds a Survivor Sister’s Retreat. During retreat we experience a...
Angel Story: My Husband Killed Our Children Before Turning the Gun on Himself
Written by: Rachel, Survivor
Trigger Warning: This story contains an account of abuse as well as brief discussion of violence culminating in the...
Survivor Story: I Knew It Was Time to Leave When I Considered Suicide After 18 Years of Abuse
Submitted by: *Mandy, Survivor
Whether we are in an abusive relationship for a relatively
short time or many years, developing depression and considering suicide...
Survivor Story: I Didn’t Want to Live Anymore, but I Couldn’t Leave My Children
Written by: Stephanie, Survivor
My name is Stephanie, and I am a survivor of domestic violence. I want
to share my story with you...
Survivor Story: I Attempted Suicide and Then Learned I Was Pregnant
Written by: BTSADV Survivor
I'm 31, and my now husband is also 31. We met at 16. Textbook fairytale, every waking moment was...
Survivor Story: My Abuser Used Threat of Suicide to Scare Me into Staying
Written by: BTSADV Survivor
Domestic Violence is not an easy subject for people to talk about, but I want to be someone who...