Category: Domestic Abuse Stories
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Sunny’s Story of Abuse
Sunny’s Signs of Being Abused I read an article in an Indian newspaper, I knew that something like ‘verbal abuse’ existed probably because of my extensive reading of psychology texts but this article was a good eye-opener. Sunny’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Sadness, Anger, Depression Sunny’s Story of Abuse I have a master’s in mechanical…
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Sheri’s & Susanna’s Stories
Sheri’s Signs of Being Abused After the death of my mother, things escalated and I could see that no matter what I did or said he was always ready to respond with a verbal assault. I started reading and I found stories by other women that were EXACTLY identical to mine. I am sure that I am…
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Sharita’s Story of Abuse
Sharita’s Signs of Being Abused I began doing research on the Internet about abusive relationships and signs of abuse because something just didn’t feel right. Sharita’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Loss of self-identity, low self-esteem, and thinking I need other people to tell me what to do or think. Sharita’s Story of Abuse I started feeling…
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Kendall’s Story of Abuse
Kendall’s Signs of Being Abused Through talking about my experience with my mom and a close friend. Kendall’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Depression, Insecurity, Regret Kendall’s Story of Abuse It’s still hard for me to come to terms with the fact that I was actually in an abusive relationship. I always thought I was a stronger person than…
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Karen’s Story of Domestic Abuse
I don’t want to fail. But I find it increasingly hard to keep myself together mentally, emotionally and physically in the midst of his abuse.
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Kathy’s Story of Abuse
Kathy’s Signs of Being Abused Articles on line. Read the book by Barbara Engel called The Emotionally Abusive Relationship. Kathy’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Fear, Confusion, Numbness Kathy’s Story of Abuse 3 years of crazy-making behavior. Leaving in fear of saying the wrong thing would set him off. I was called names like “Bitch” or “Fucking Nag” if I ever mentioned my…
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Katy’s Story of Abuse
Katy’s Signs of Being Abused I knew I was being abused when I figured out that not every man calls his woman ugly names, or wants their partner to suffer. The name calling started out as a small thing and now its a daily thing…it’s my life. Katy’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Heartbroken, Ashamed, Scared Katy’s…
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Joe’s Story of Abuse
Joe’s Signs of Being Abused My turning point came when Mom’s family intervened and Dad started getting in trouble for his behavior. When I lived with Mom’s family, I realized that there was another way to live and love. Joe’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Afraid, Sad, Lonely Joe’s Story of Abuse My memories are like an old thriller that keeps replaying…
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Kacy’s Story of Abuse
Kacy’s Signs of Being Abused I was listening to a Christian radio broadcast when the speaker mentioned that a woman has a right to say “no” to her husband I had a light-bulb moment! I then started reading everything I could find about abuse. Three Christian counselors agreed with me about the abuse, but I am so used to…
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Jessica’s Story of Abuse
Jessica’s Signs of Being Abused When I went to a nursing class and it was time to practice taking each others’ blood pressure. I couldn’t because my upper arms were black and purple, I was embarrassed, but I was also empowered because I knew his earlier visit to interrupt me in class was a cheap shot at…
