Survivor Story: The Abuse Escalated to Strangulation and Rape
Submitted by: *Brandy, Survivor Survivors often admit that leaving an abuser was not a one-time event for them. Successfully exiting an abusive relationship can take an average of seven times, and each time a victim returns, there may be a short period of calm. However, once the abuse resumes, the level of violence typically escalates […]
Survivor Story: As a Nurse Who Often Helped Victims of Domestic Violence, I Hid the Experienced at Home
Submitted by: *Zoey, Survivor People often wrongly assume that anyone whose work is to help victims and survivors of domestic violence cannot become victims of abuse themselves. However, this is far from true. While learning about the signs of abuse can help us avoid dangerous relationships, this knowledge does not automatically mean that we are […]
“Surviving Silence: Escaping the Shadows of an Abusive Relationship”
I don’t have pictures of the times he strangled me, beat me with a metal tool, or tried to kill me. Nor do I have proof he pushed me into a closet or damaged my property. The time for being silent is over.
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 death of a victim of domestic violence or a loved one. Some survivors may find this particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point. On the morning […]
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.
