by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
There are small freedoms that still make me smile. I can read for hours without being scolded. I can listen to Les Misérables as many times as I want (and I do). I can eat what I like, pray without manipulation, and live without walking on eggshells. These may sound... by Anonymous Survivor | Nov 1, 2025 | Leaving
My life now isn’t perfect, but it’s peaceful, and that’s everything. If you’re still in a situation where you feel small, unheard, or unsafe, please know this: there is hope. And if you’re someone who supports organizations like Reach Out Speak Out — thank you. You... by Anonymous Survivor | Jan 11, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
We all hear about starting something new when the calendar rolls over to another new year. Most are not kept for more than three weeks. And those that are determined will stick it out for a couple of months. But what if we really wanted to make a change in our lives.... by Anonymous Survivor | Jan 11, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
You know how it is for a new baby to first crawl and then take those baby steps before they can go outside and run and play? This is the way that we must look at our new beginnings. There will be a lot of crying. Crying because we are hurting, crying because this life... by Anonymous Survivor | Jan 11, 2024 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
There is no real timetable. Each of us is different and has different circumstances and different needs. Many of us have been in an abusive relationship for a very long time. Don’t judge your recovery by someone else’s recovery. This is your life and your story.... 
