Stories related to Domestic Violence

Barbara survived sexual assault at age 14 and then survived a long cycle of abusive relationships. After years of hard work with a trauma therapist, she is free and volunteers every week to help other survivors.

Living alone during the pandemic forced Danielle to face her greatest fear: herself. She struggled to accept that her 30 years of trauma were not her fault. But she has also realized that, even though our brains may try to trick us, we are never actually alone.

Hurricane Katrina saved Kimberly’s life. Out of the hurricane emerged a stronger woman. Through supportive relationships and belief in herself, Kimberly overcame abuse and toxicity—now she is enrolled in college, raising her son, and writing poetry.

Dana survived a vast array of traumas that led her into destructive behaviors and unhealthy relationships for the majority of her life. But after she turned to yoga as a way to develop self-compassion, she was able to stop seeking out situations that echoed the drama and pain of her past, and start finding her own path to peace and healing.

Anita had always been empathetic and spent her life taking care of the needs of others—her father, her ex-husband, her boyfriend. Finally, Anita realized she needed to take care of herself too.

After years in an abusive relationship, the author recounts her journey from denial and codependency to healing and self-worth. This powerful story sheds light on the slow erosion of boundaries, the difficulty of leaving, and the strength it takes to break free and find self-worth. It’s a testament to resilience, growth, and discovering what healthy love truly looks like.