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Read these incredible stories and powerful words of wisdom from survivors of domestic abuse. Together, let's #shatterthesilence!
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Domestic violence trigger warning - Please note that some of these stories may be difficult to read.
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Ariana's Story
Ariana, 23, Maine, cook. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? I met my abuser when I was 15 and he was 20. My...
6 min read
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Mandy's Story
Mandy, 29, South Australia, business owner. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser was my ex-boyfriend....
3 min read
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Kati's Story
Kati, New York, 37, mom of 1. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser is my daughter's father who I was...
6 min read
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Sydnia's Story
Sydnia, Puerto Rico, General Manager, Car Rental Agency. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My son’s father...
2 min read
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Megan's Story
Megan suffered physical and emotional abuse from her former live-in boyfriend. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse...
3 min read
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Amanda's Story
Amanda, a former Marine, experienced physical and emotional abuse from her ex-husband. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the...
3 min read
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Helen's Story
Helen, 57, New York, mom and grandma. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? [After childhood abuse], I was so...
2 min read
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Jacqueline's Story
Jacqueline experienced routine emotional and verbal abuse from her son’s father. Can you describe who your abuser was and anything about...
3 min read
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June's Story
June (a pseudonym), just 18, shares her story of an abusive relationship she has already experienced. Can you describe who your abuser...
3 min read
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Shelby's Story
Shelby experienced ongoing physical and verbal abuse from an ex-boyfriend that she started dating at 18. Can you describe who your abuser...
9 min read
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Molly's Story
Molly (a pseudonym) experienced extensive verbal and emotional abuse from her ex-husband. Can you describe who your abuser was and how...
4 min read
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Kim's Story
Kim, 50, Alabama, mom of 3. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? I met back up with my high school sweetheart. ...
3 min read
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Nikki's Story
Nikki (a pseudonym) survived abuse by the father of her daughter.. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My...
2 min read
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Maggie's Story
Maggie (a pseudonym) survived abuse by her ex-husband and father of her 4 children. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the...
3 min read
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Ashley's Story
Ashley, 30, Oregon, mom of 6. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? I was 18 and worked with this man. I was...
2 min read
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Meagan's Story
Meagan, 31, Florida, mom of 3. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser was an ex-boyfriend. The abuse...
3 min read
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Marie's Story
Marie experienced ongoing physical and verbal abuse both as a child and as an adult. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the...
4 min read
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Rosa's Story
Rosa, 52, Florida, experienced ongoing physical and verbal abuse by her stepfather towards her entire immediate family while growing up....
3 min read
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Amber's Story
Amber experienced regular verbal and emotional abuse as well as occasional physical abuse from an ex-boyfriend. Can you describe who your...
2 min read
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Tori's Story
Tori, 25, Virginia, mom of 1 with one on the way Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser was my first...
5 min read
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