My name is Adam, I’m 46 years old and I’m a survivor of verbal and emotional abuse, often referred to as coercive control. There is still...

I met my former partner when I was merely 16 years of age. Derek was 3 years older than I and my world was encompassed by him. I finally...

I was your captive. Not held by lock and key But by the chains in my mind you held me So I couldn't be free. The threats of death if I...

I am a proud Bahamian woman and am not afraid to speak up against injustice. This is why it was so shocking to me when my paradise home...

I met my husband at the tender age of 18. Meeting him was like being hit by a tornado of emotion. The feelings whirled through me. I felt...

I was once told that life will teach whatever you need to learn, and it is up to you whether you pay attention. Nothing could be truer in...

Many people consider the time in their twenties to be the golden age. You’re young and free, and the world is your oyster. They look back...

Six months ago today I left my abusive relationship. So much has changed since then. I have a new home, which I share with my new dog....

No relationship is perfect. Each has its flaw, that’s just life isn’t it? There are ups and there are downs. That is what I told myself....

I grew up thinking meeting someone would complete me. I longed for picture book endings which resembled stories of princesses and perfect...

I fell in love with my husband because we opened up a new world in each other. New hopes, new dreams, and a new future. I never imagined...

by Leigh Skinner (Lil' Queen) Leigh is a talented Australian singer and a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. She shares her story...

by Isabella M My mother was narcissistic, which meant she was very reactive and controlling. She saw me as a companion, a comfort and an...

by Brianna H I knew my childhood hadn’t been normal or even joyful, but I didn’t connect the dots in terms of it being abusive until I...