How a survivor remembers the abuse, it can be in pieces and have blanks in it as trauma and ptsd play a role in memory for survivors

I wrote a book called Fractured Tears: A Struggle for Justice. A fictional version of my own assault. As I bring my story to the front, it is being read by more people. I did have a SE version, with my story at the end. Maybe I should release it again. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01…

"So, if you like or even hate what you see, tell me why. I can't make myself better. No one can, but it's just another way to unleash when I can't say the words. My latest is my "self portrait." Amy Shannon, Domestic Violence Survivor 2005 OFFICIAL Profile AMY'S BOOKSHELF REVIEWS & PODCAST Amy Shannon See full post: mydysfunctionalself.wixsite.com/home/post/art-…

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Always looking for resources to add to my website, and even stories from survivors. You can be anonymous if you want. Or, if you just want to honor a victim, I'd be glad to add their name to my page. domesticviolencesu.wixsite.com/home

On January 19, join the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, ... ask Senators to co-sponsor and pass the bipartisan consensus bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. conta.cc/3tiYrm0

In California Sherriff physically and mentally abused girlfriend in thier home Janruary 2014. Repercution: Charged with 4th egree assault anvandalism - a handwritten repremand.

Domestic violence cases tripled during the pandemic during the lock downs, and those are the ones that were reported. In 2005, I almost died, and am grateful, no matter how I feel every day, physically and mentally, that I am lucky to be alive, and been able to raise my boys.

I didn't want DV to define me, but it has affected me for over 16 years, especially mentally and physically. So, I made this to remind myself that I'm still here.

NCADV Congratulates Senators for Introducing VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2022: conta.cc/3rD2qZz

Got myself a smart watch, so when I fall, I can text or call my sons... if I'm not unconscious. It's amazing what fists can do to one's brain, and mine had to find out.

Living in a woman’s body: our fists raised in defiance, we are taking back what is ours theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

(WEBINAR REGISTRATION) Invisible Injuries: Using CARE to Address Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury and Strangulation: conta.cc/3BaDyLF

Give yourself credit for walking through hell and surviving ❤️

At petrol station today, which some officers use to grab a coffee. Bought them 2 packets biscuits & I THANKED them in appreciation & recognition for the incredible work they & 1,000s of good cops do. #police #buyacopacoffee made me happy, made them happy #domesticabuse

Just needed to talk youtu.be/Lc1PjYDqVN0 via YouTube

Do you have a story to tell? I'd like to know it. You can send it to me via DM or email. If you want it published on my blog, I can make your name anonymous, or just use a username or first name. The more we share the more survivors we can help.

I wrote a fictional version of what happened to me, called "Fractured Tears: A Struggle for Justice" and I'm thinking of expanding it a bit more with my story. To read the story now, you can buy it at smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01…

Texas officials investigate family for “child abuse” just because they have a trans daughter lgbtqnation.com/2022/03/texas-…