Domestic Abuse Stories
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Allison’s Story of Abuse
Allison submitted a testimonial from the other side of the abuse. She left 7 years ago, and has been busy! Book published, paper under consideration by the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, scholarship granted… But perhaps most inspiring is Allison left her abuser when she was 56 years old. Her life is not over,…
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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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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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