Important Benchmarks to Celebrate After Leaving An Abuser
By Arfa Syed
It finally happened. Even though it took every ounce of your strength and tapped into a dried well of physical,...
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...
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...
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...
Survivor Story: Her Abuser Threatened to Cause Her to Miscarry Twins
Submitted by Catherine*, Survivor
Abusers often take advantage of any circumstances their partner
might have that make it easier for them to control and...
Survivor Story: Her Life Became a Prison
Submitted by: Nicole, Survivor
It is not uncommon for abuse to start or escalate during
pregnancy or after the baby is born. Children who...