Five years spent tip-toeing around, fearing the wrath of a partner turned monster—this was my reality. What I thought was love revealed itself as a nightmare of abuse: strangulation, assault, and verbal degradation. Each night became a gamble with my life, wondering if I’d wake up to face another attack. The breaking point came when I saw the impact on my innocent daughter, witnessing her father's cruelty toward her mother. I couldn’t subject her to a distorted definition of love. The decision to leave was born from the determination to break this cycle of abuse.
As I strategized my escape, hiding bags for a future of safety, I reflected on a life reduced to mere existence. I questioned my own happiness and realized the need to unshackle myself from this prison. Months later, I broke free from the chains of abuse. In that moment of liberation, I reclaimed the peace I never knew existed. It was a rebirth—a chance to finally breathe, live, and stand up for myself.
Today, I proudly wear the badge of a survivor, one among the staggering statistic of 1 in 3 women who have endured domestic violence. My experiences are now my battle scars, empowering me to advocate for others.
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Anonymous Survivor, Age 25