Domestic Abuse Stories

Ashley’s Story of Abuse

Ashley’s Signs of Being Abused He repeatedly said, “Sign papers and get the fuck out” when I was pregnant with his baby – that was 4 months after we got married. Ashley’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Frustration, Sadness & Anger Ashley’s Story of Abuse I’m not sure how long the abuse has really been going…
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Brian’s Story of Abuse

Brian’s Signs of Being Abused For a 3-year-old growing up in an abusive home . . . the arguments, screaming and violence became too much to bear! Brian’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Fear, Anxiety, and Hurt Brian’s Story of Abuse Domestic assault is all about control; the most insidious state a husband and wife can descend to. From…
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Christy’s Story of Abuse

Christy’s Signs of Being Abused I was approached by a family member who stated my husband of the time was trying to control me. It hit me so hard because I finally had an answer, a voice a reason for why I was so depressed, felt worthless and felt suicidal Christy’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Worthless, Alone,…
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Rey’s Story of Abuse

Rey’s Signs of Being Abused He gets jealous of things that are not true and relates my past boyfriends, trips, etc. to our current relationship. Rey’s Story of Abuse Last time I saw him, he verbally offended me in front of our good friends. I pushed his buttons by grabbing the movie tickets. I hit his face and that’s when he lost it…
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BF’s Story of Abuse

Signs of Being Abused I was forced to realize I was being abused on my own. This caused me to reach out to authority figures, i.e. police, psychiatrists, etc., who I sat with and talked to ad nauseum to validate my impressions of the situation, getting positive feedback on a highly negative situation so that I…
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Anon’s Story of Abuse

Anon’s Signs of Being Abused After three years of the abuse I figured hearing phrases like “shut the fuck up” and “go to hell” are not the appropriate things to say. Anon’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Sadness, Anger, Self-pity Anon’s Story of Abuse I have been with my husband for almost six years, and about…
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Annabell’s Story of Abuse

How Annabell Realized Her Partner Abused Her He treats no one else this way. I know his mother treated his father the same way for many years. He believes the constant conflict is normal. I googled verbal abuse and found so much more information to confirm my feelings. Words Annabell Chose to Describe the Emotional Abuse…
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Ann’s Story of Abuse

Ann’s Signs of Being Abused Three or so years ago the light dawned on me, like a punch in the stomach. I kind of new before but couldn’t admit it. Ann’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Shame, Guilt, Fear Ann’s Story of Abuse I grew up in a verbally/physically abusive household. I had no sense of self…
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Angela’s Story of Abuse

After I left him he filed a Domestic Violence restraining order against me. I was in such shock and such trauma I forgot about everything he had done.
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Amanda’s Story of Abuse

Amanda’s Signs of Being Abused I always knew I was different. I was one of six children in the house, and I was the only one ever being hurt. Amanda’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Unworthiness, Disgust, Anger Amanda’s Story of Abuse Ever since I was a wee child I had it. Bruises, scars, blood, it all…
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