“You would never guess that before my smiling family photo, I was berated for an outfit choice. That in the pictures of me on vacation or my birthday, I’m wearing sunglasses to hide my bruises.”
’40 days. 39 nights. That’s how long it took living in a domestic violence women’s shelter to secure a new home.’: Domestic abuse survivor urges ‘don’t let the fear of leaving keep you staying’
This Case Hits Hard, Because So Many Of Us Could Have Ended Up Like Gabby Petito
“Because most girls have felt unsafe with someone they thought they could trust. Because most girls have found themselves in a dangerous situation before they even realized it. Because most girls can look back at a time or two, or more, when they could’ve easily fallen victim to a narcissist who is a ticking time bomb.”
‘Heart pounding, hands sweating, I fell to the ground screaming. I truly thought I was dying.’: Woman details mental health, sobriety journey to ‘end the stigma’
“We stayed up until 8 a.m. drinking. In a panic, I realized I had to be at work in an hour. So, I popped a few Adderall, went to my job, and continued drinking all day after. I didn’t think I had a problem.”
‘My mom found my diary. She broke down crying, ‘I think we have a gay daughter. Where did I go wrong?’: LGBT woman overcomes childhood trauma to advocate for others
“My dad started throwing out all my ‘boy clothes’ and told me to leave. He called me weird, nasty, stupid…every name in the book. ‘Where am I going to live? Who is going to love me?’ In a cloud of depression, I was ready to give up on life.”
‘I don’t make twins.’ He accused me of having an affair. I didn’t know it should have been different.’: Abuse survivor finds ‘loud purpose’ advocating for others’ voices
“I began to speed toward the rail. Right before I hit it, I heard a sniffle. ‘This is not how it ends.’ I knew I had a purpose to live for.”
‘Women stepped up to let strangers know they’re NOT alone. We support, believe, and love you.’: Charity ‘Handmade Especially For You’ partners with crocheters to create scarves for women escaping abuse
“It is this very support that provides women with the self-esteem to LEAVE abusive situations. When a woman makes the choice to leave that environment, it’s LIFE CHANGING.”
‘These women are AMAZED someone they don’t know has made something for them.’: Charity partners with Annie’s Kit Clubs to make scarves for women escaping abuse, ‘It’s impacted thousands of lives’
“Every woman who flees abuse deserves a comfort scarf.”
‘He kept trying to make me kiss him. I did it so he’d leave me alone.’: Woman escapes domestic abuse, ‘I strive to empower other women’
“I took on the role of a wife. I catered to him, cooked, cleaned, took care of my children, and took care of myself IF I had time.”
‘I will RUIN you.’ I packed for my LIFE.’: Mom and kids escape abusive relationship, ‘I want to help bring justice for others’
“’I will find you.’ I packed the car with my daughter, and drove to the gas station. I didn’t even know how to put gas in! I realized it’s time to change people’s perceptions about abuse.”
‘He wouldn’t give me my son. He slammed me into the wall so hard I blacked out.’: Woman shares heartbreaking story of abuse, ‘You don’t realize it’s not right until it’s too late’
“I was pregnant and with my kids’ dad at the time, so I didn’t give him the time of day. He told me he had herpes. Just like that. After a year, and he is just now telling me.”
