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Domestic Abuse Stories


  • Pam’s Story of Abuse

    Pam’s Story of Abuse

    Pam’s Signs of Being Abused I got fed up with not being able to put a finger or a name on the abuse, and got fed up with being afraid of “being caught” doing research on relationships and abuse. I read a few books and finally called a domestic abuse hotline. I couldn’t believe what I

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  • Nicole’s Story of Abuse

    Nicole’s Signs of Being Abused I had seen someone be abused before and realized the same thing was happening to me. Nicole’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Hate, Depression, and Fear Nicole’s Story of Abuse I was engaged to a guy who started grabbing my wrist really tight one day – it hurt me. He apologized and I of course

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  • Melanie’s Story, Page 3

    Part 2 Another Day. Unfortunately [my husband] came home early on Wednesday. I was surprised just not pleasantly. I had just received BooBoo’s death certificate. And there was no answers there. So for once I showed my ass. He wanted me to be happy he was home, I just wished I had my one more

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  • Melanie’s Story of Abuse

    Melanie’s Story of Abuse

    Melanie’s Signs of Being Abused He started breaking the things that were important to me. Melanie’s Emotional Signs of Abuse Fear, Shame, Confusion Melanie’s Story of Abuse As I sit here confuse about what exactly I am doing now writing a book, keeping track of my thoughts maybe just keeping a record of what my

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  • Ashley’s Story of Abuse

    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 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 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

    BF’s Story of Abuse

    BF’s 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

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  • Anon’s Story of Abuse

    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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