Helping Others Find Their Strength
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: 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 […]
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 intimidate them. Those with medical conditions, mental health disorders, or disabilities, and those who become pregnant are at increased risk of harm when their abuser withholds their medications or required devices […]
Survivor Story: Enduring Over Six Years of Mental Abuse Broke Her Down
Written by: Melinda, Survivor Like man survivors, Melinda has been asked why she stayed. There is never a simple answer, because, for many of us, there are often several circumstances that lead us to stay with an abuser. Survivor Melinda shares with us how more than six years of mental and physical abuse affected her […]
Survivor Story: She Didn’t Know There Were Advocates Who Could Help Her Leave Her Abuser
Written by: *Brenda, Survivor Growing up, Brenda was not taught about red flags that could alert her to an abusive or toxic relationship. She interpreted some things that happened early in the relationship as normal; in reality, they were subtle indications of control. Survivor Brenda shares with us how the control escalated over time into […]
