Domestic Abuse Stories
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Anne’s Story – Leaving Abuse
The process of leaving abuse helped Anne “take a clearer look at him and realize that I … couldn’t be happy with him.” Love couldn’t change that fact.
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Cindy’s Story of Abuse
Cindy’s Signs of Being Abused I read The Verbally Abusive Man: Can He Change? by Patricia Evans. I realized my husband had made me his dream woman. In other words, I was there to express some part of him that he had never learned or been allowed to express. If I had my own thoughts…
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Lori’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I realize I am a survivor-I am a stronger woman for opening my eyes and stepping away from someone who didn’t respect themselves and would never respect me.
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Rachel’s Story of Abuse
Rachel’s Signs of Being Abused I felt abused from the first week but never realised abuse was anything other than physical or sexual. Verbal abuse is his choice now, but there have been physical episodes. I guess my feelings of abuse were validated when my doctor asked if I was anorexic, and when her receptionist…
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Robin’s Story – Leaving Abuse
I felt there was no more love left when I looked at him I had hate for him. I was angry at myself for trusting and for staying for so many years.
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Moyo’s Story – Leaving Abuse
If there is any one out there going through this, you are not alone. Don’t be scared. You are better off on your own than with a man that makes you feel inadequate.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Quotes, in Their Own Words
Most of the quotes I’ve collected come from women. However, I believe that the reason I have more abuse quotes from women is because women reach out for help more often. Women seem more likely to share their stories. Perhaps we’re simply wired that way, or maybe society doesn’t want to believe a man could…
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Jenny’s Story of Abuse
Jenny’s Signs of Being Abused I didn’t realize it was abuse until I came across the term “gaslighting” on Mumsnet. I found out what he did when I came across piles of letters he’d been hiding from me. We had a big row and he promised not to do it again. Then I found a whole…
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Stacia’s Story – Leaving Abuse
If you are abused it’s so easy to get caught up, especially if they add an element of truth to the insults. You get completely confused & doubt yourself.
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Life with an Abuser Vs Life with Freedom and Choice
I left my life with an abuser almost three years ago, and the real roller coaster of life revealed itself. On the uphill climbs, I feel simultaneously excited and worried about reaching the top. Sitting on the peak, before the thrilling plummet, I feel on top of my game, as if nothing can break me. The…