Category: Domestic Abuse Stories
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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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Casey’s Story of Abuse
Casey’s Signs of Being Abused I didn’t know what emotional/verbal abuse was. So it took me a long time to figure it out, and after I figured it out, it took me 2 1/2 years to accept. I knew that I didn’t like the way he talked to me. I knew he had a bad…
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Amanda’s Story of Abuse
Amanda’s Signs of Being Abused A college class started looking into how abuse impacts a life. I related to a lot of the results of abuse and started doing my own research into verbal abuse. Amanda’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Hopelessness, Anger, Sadness Amanda’s Story of Abuse As far back as I can remember my mother…
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Alyssa’s Story of Abuse
Alyssa’s Signs of Being Abused It wasn’t until my lawyer referred to my ex as an abuser that I was able to acknowledge to myself that she was abusive and I was forever going to be a victim of domestic abuse. Alyssa’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Anger, Numbness, Despair Alyssa’s Story of Abuse At first, I thought she was…
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Adrienne’s Story of Abuse
Adrienne’s Signs of Being Abused It hit me like a ton of bricks the first time he hit me across the face and literally knocked me off my feet. Adrienne’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Anger, Sadness, Hopelessness Adrienne’s Story of Abuse I met my husband 5 years ago when I was 19. I was a…
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Marla’s Story of Abuse
Marla’s Signs of Being Abused We went to marriage counseling. Marla’s Emotional Signs of abuse Crazy, Insane, Useless Horrible. I thought I could do nothing right. Red flags I didn’t pay attention to. I was raised in a terrific family, so I didn’t know the signs of abuse. Small things like Forbidding me to do this or that. Telling…
