Surviving Abuse

the life that sucks

my life has been screwed from the start, my dad left before i was born. when i was 4 i was the first to see my step-grandfather commit suicide. my parents are abusive. my grandparents are...

My story

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, be aware that it contains a description of childhood rape and abuse. While this story was shared anonymously, we have changed all of names in the...

Emotional abuse

Another Valentine’s Day looms on the calendar, and another Valentine’s Day I plan to spend single. Being in my early 30’s I spend a lot of time wondering if I’m...

Because he loved me

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of rape and emotional abuse. It’s been 4 years but it still feels like it happened yesterday. The...

Damaged

I am writing this story because I believe it can be therapeutic for myself to share my story and maybe even help someone who is going through a similar situation. I am 32 years old. A...

Mary Hall’s Life Story

My Life from Day 1-now: 1) I was living with my step-parents from 4 days old-11 years old 2)I kept moving back and forth 3.I moved in with my biiological mom and dad in Gainesville 4.I was...

Ended My Silence after 34yrs

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to childhood mental, physical, and sexual abuse. BREATHE! Ok, Hi my name is Jovi, I’m 37yrs old and...

Ray’s Transformation

I am a Survivor of family/relationship trauma. Mother was abused by my father for 15 years and I growing up in a home where violence was prevelant swore I would never be a victim. However...

I’m sorry I did not believe her

I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, that I didn’t believe her. I sat back and I watched her wonderful spark fade. I sat there and I watched as her eyes dulled, her tears evaporated, and her...