Domestic Abuse Stories

Todd’s Story of Abuse

Todd’s testimonial has a twist: his story comes from the point of view of the abuser. I’ve communicated with Todd outside of this testimonial and he seems sincere and ready to change. He mentions Controlling People: How to Recognize, Understand, and Deal With People Who Try to Control You by Patricia Evans as the book…
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Ali’s Story of Abuse

How Ali Found Out She Was Being Abused I have recently separated from my husband after being married 8 years. I have 2 children aged 3 and 1. My marriage has been a roller coaster ride from the beginning. But over the years the lows have got longer and more terrifying. I had thought our…
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Susan’s Story of Abuse

I couldn’t continue to stay around this man who wasn’t ready to change and didn’t want to change. His problems are not my problems anymore.
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Kim A’s Story of Abuse

I lost weight, didn’t go out, drink, or contact friends, all the things that were the problem according to him, & still was a slut, drunk, fat, gold digger.
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RandomlyK’s Story of Abuse

RandomlyK’s Signs of Being Abused A few months ago, in confiding to friend…, our conversation revealed much more than I was ready for – that my life sounded like a movie from Lifetime, the one about the woman whose husband beat, tormented and stalked her. RandomlyK’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Humiliated, Heart-broken, Terrified, Shocked RandomlyK’s…
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Amber’s Story of Abuse

How Amber Found Out She Was Being Abused It was pretty obvious. If you know me … then you know I am in an abusive relationship. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard “Why don’t you just leave?” “He isn’t good to you…or your children.” “You deserve better than this.” Three Words…
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Inspiration to Leave Your Abusive Relationship: Liberty or Death?

My Thanksgiving weekend would not be complete without remembering our great country and its roots in the ultimate desire for freedom. Of course, I am grateful that almost 240 years ago, brave men and women fought for America’s freedom from the abuse and oppression of the British crown; I am also grateful that I fought…
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Share What You Know About Domestic Violence and Abuse

The interview I did with Gary Copeland as host is posted at Healthy Place Mental Health Radio Show and titled My Verbally Abusive Marriage. I’m not certain what to think about the interview. I was nervous for some reason, and think that I didn’t answer some of the questions succinctly. While thinking about my answers,…
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Guess What? Interview about abuse on HealthyPlace.com

I’m going to be interviewed on Healthy Place Radio on Wednesday, January 5th at 8pm CST, 9pm EST! The interview will be about my experience with abuse. I am looking forward to it very much, and I hope you will tune in. If you can’t make it for the live show, Ms. Holly Gray plans…
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Bouncy Ball

Abusive relationships begin with promise as do all new relationships. But abusive relationships turn one partner into a prisoner.
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