I share details of my violent childhood & 1st marriage because not talking about it contributes to the stigma surrounding DV. Discussion increases awareness, which helps create an environment safer for those of us who are victims and/or survivors. Ignoring something by not talking about it only perpetuates the problem. My story may give someone else the courage to leave a bad situation & live a better life . I refuse to be ashamed of who I am or what I have endured & overcome. #IAmASurvivor
@Oma_Trisha You are a courageous and beautiful soul still standing strong after the storms you’ve endured. Thank you for sharing your journey, and all of the hope within it.
Thank you. I'm actually rewriting the book I finished last year about this time because it seems too cold to me now, too full of facts while lacking personal experiences and the feelings associated with them. People can look up statistics on the Internet by themselves. What they need to know is what survivors have experienced. Some of them may not even realize that what they're living through is an abusive situation. I didn't realize how toxic the church was until I left.
@Oma_Trisha In my own experience I have found how much clearer things can be in the rear view mirror.