October 12, 2014 – Laura’s story: A living hell of domestic violence and pathological abuse
October 13, 2014 – Mary’s story: Stayed with her abuser to protect her children
Each day during the month of October, column author Paula Carrasquillo will feature a story written by a survivor of domestic violence. At the end of October, a compilation of all stories will be available for free as an e-book.
*All names have been changed to protect the survivor and the survivor’s family and friends.
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6 responses to “Survival Stories 12 and 13 – Laura and Mary #domesticviolence #princecharming”
Reblogged this on Blog Of A Mad Black Woman and commented:
“I was isolated from family and friends and was made to rely completely on him.” ~ Laura’s Story
“To the stranger in the street, he was Mr. Charming. Behind closed doors, he was an arsehole.” ~ Mary’s Story
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Mary’s story is heart-breaking.
Thank you for sharing these stories Paula.
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Oh my… Laura’s Story sent a chill down my spine. I thought I was reading my own 😦
I wish her well.
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Reblogged this on 18mitzvot: Narcissism. Grief. Recovery. Yiddishkeit. and commented:
Each day during the month of October, column author Paula Carrasquillo will feature a story written by a survivor of domestic violence. At the end of October, a compilation of all stories will be available for free as an e-book.
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From Laura’s story: “To add to my confusion, he would constantly tell me he had no conscience and that I was stronger than he thought.”
How creepy! My abuser said the same thing to me.
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Textbook! These people are textbook. My ex said to me once, “You think I’m garbage, don’t you? I’m trash to you.” I found it sad that he would even suggest I thought such a thing. Made me feel horrible and wonder to myself what could have happened to him to make him think such things about himself. Today, I understand that the only thing that happened to him was that he was born without a conscience, and he absolutely is trash. I do not and won’t apologize for feeling that way, either. Keeps me shielded from him and others like him.
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