“Pulling yourself out of an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Opening yourself back up to love is an even bigger challenge.”
The 6 Essential Steps To Healing After Domestic Abuse
‘If you feel like no one believes in you, remember that I do.’: Single mom, abuse survivor graduates top of her nursing class thanks to nurse whose kindness saved her life
“I was a complete stranger to her, but she didn’t care. She hugged me tight. ‘Go back to nursing school, finish your degree, and make your kid’s proud. They need you.’ I put my head in my hands and cried for the first time in 9 months.”
Domestic Violence Survivor Falls In Love With Body Guard, Learns To Live And Love Again
“BigRed is the sweetest man I know. I can’t imagine my life without him.”
‘My abuser always told me, ‘No one’s going to marry you now with that ugly hand.’: Domestic violence survivor gets loving husband’s handwriting tattooed beneath stab wound
“When I walked out of the tattoo parlor with my husband’s handwriting tattooed on my ‘ugly hand,’ it was now something beautiful. I look down and feel pride I was able to overcome and leave with my own life.”
‘I got a text, ‘Can’t wait to spend more time with you.’ I never thought someone would be interested in taking on my baggage.’: Stepdad adopts wife’s 3 kids after her abusive relationship
“I was so nervous I could have puked. This could make or break us. ‘Tiffany, this doesn’t change anything. I know what I was getting myself into.’ I knew I was looking at my future husband.”
‘As I blinked away the moisture in my eyes, my 3-year-old put his little hand on my face. ‘It’s okay, mama. It’s all gonna be okay.’: Mom recounts escaping abusive marriage
“For nine days prior, I’d been formulating the plan I’d pondered vaguely in my mind for years, but never really intended to act on.”
‘Everything will be alright. You have me now.’: TikTok star travels 628 Miles to tell suicidal teen he is not alone
“As he got closer, he saw me and was shocked. He just kept saying, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe this is really happening!’ I gave him a big hug and felt his heart racing.”
‘People ask if Emilio is mine. Without a second thought, I respond, ‘Yes.’: Woman shares beautiful bonus mom journey after toxic relationship
“I wasn’t there to watch him come into this world, but I can’t wait to see what impact he has on it.”
Abuse Survivor Who Died For 3 Minutes Due To Extreme Stress Reverses ‘Incurable’ Disease, And Is Helping Others Heal Too
“I hope to be a pillar of support and an example that YES you can get out and YES you can thrive.”
Violence Should Never Be Considered A Symbol Of Love
“I used to be with someone who justified every action of violence as love for me. Someone who justified the crazy behaviors and outrageous outbursts in public as love for me. I was embarrassed and humiliated 98% of the time. And I must say, that type of love was dangerous. That type of love was toxic.”