Mindy's Story
Mindy, 43, mom of 3, social worker, Maine. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser is my ex-husband. We...
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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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- Sep 6
- 3 min
Alli's Story
Alli (a pseudonym) went through emotional, financial and verbal abuse from her ex-husband. Can you describe who your abuser was and how...
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- Sep 1
- 4 min
Rebecca's Story
Rebecca survived ongoing physical, verbal and emotional abuse from her daughter's father. Can you describe who your abuser was and how...
5 views
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Debbie's Story
Debbie, 54, mom of 3 and grandma of 3, Florida. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My ex-husband, who is my...
62 views
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Brittany's Story
Brittany, 26, CNA, mother of 3, Missouri. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? He was tall and handsome … [v]ery...
28 views
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Ashleigh's Story
Ashleigh, 28, mother of 3, Maine. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? He is the father of my children. I was 19...
20 views
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
Jessica's Story
Jessica, Maine, experienced abuse from her ex-husband during a 15 year relationship. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the...
48 views
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Marsha's Story
Marsha, 49, mom of 3, Oklahoma, PR Specialist. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? [Marsha’s abuser was her...
33 views
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Marlie's Story
Marlie (a pseudonym), a mom of 2, has experienced physical and verbal abuse from her ex-husband and current partner. She is still trying...
17 views
- Dec 6, 2021
- 12 min
Salena's Story
Salena, 45, Florida, experienced extensive abuse from her first two husbands and several boyfriends. Please share more about your...
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- Dec 1, 2021
- 7 min
Annie's Story
Annie, 26, New England, mom of 1, professional recording artist and blogger. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse...
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- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
Kerri's Story
Kerri (a pseudonym) survived verbal, physical and sexual abuse from her children’s father. Can you describe who your abuser was and how...
19 views
- Nov 18, 2021
- 9 min
Katherine's Story
Katherine, 33, Maine, 4 kids. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser was my now ex-husband and started 3...
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- Nov 15, 2021
- 5 min
Ashley's Story
Ashley, 34, South Dakota, 6 kids, works in manufacturing. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My ex-husband. It...
10 views
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
Julie's Story
Julie, 40, Nebraska, auditor for a hotel. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? An ex boyfriend shortly after we...
12 views
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
Janette's Story
Janette experienced ongoing abuse from her boyfriend of 7 years, starting as a teenager. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the...
33 views
- Nov 3, 2021
- 4 min
Lindsey's Story
Lindsey is currently working on divorcing her abuser - her husband of 15 years and father of her children. Can you describe who your...
17 views
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
Laura's Story
Laura (a pseudonym) has experienced abuse in the course of her two marriages. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse...
13 views
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Becca's Story
Becca, 25, Maine, mom of 1. Can you describe who your abuser was and how the abuse began? My abuser was my high school sweetheart. The...
59 views
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Teneale's Story
Teneale experienced abuse from the father of her child, during and after a 13 year relationship. Can you describe who your abuser was and...
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