Non-Fatal Strangulation Survivor – Tell Your Story – Raise Awareness – Domestic Violence Strangulation
Strangled in La Jolla
Chicago native, moved to La Jolla in 2001. Learned to surf, never looked back. Met the love of my life at a beach in La Jolla called Little Point. We made a baby life was seriously amazing and then I was attacked and nearly strangled to death by my husband's 6FT 180lb. ex-wife. Two traumatic brain injuries and severe spinal sprains later I fought my way back to tell our story and help others survive Domestic Violence, Strangulation Injuries, Criminal Court, Family Court, PTSD, Adult Bullying and advocating for your kids through all this at school.
When the Bruises Fade: What Surviving Non-Fatal Strangulation Really Looks Like
I am a survivor of non-fatal strangulation. I am one of many. In fact, the number is staggering. Nearly 68% of women who experience intimate partner violence report being strangled by their partner. That doesn’t account for women like me—whose abuser wasn’t a partner, but still found a way to weaponize power, control, and silence. My injuries […]
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A Decade Later: Healing from Strangulation and Advocating for Stronger Laws
Ten years ago, I survived a non-fatal strangulation—a traumatic event that left both visible and invisible scars. While time has brought healing, the physical pain in my neck and the emotional weight of that experience persist. My family and I have rebuilt our lives, but the journey has underscored the urgent need for greater awareness […]
MorePlea bargain
Wow, what a difference a year makes. We are past the super tough parts at this point and getting used to a new life with always looming court dates. We know that we will be verbally assaulted by anyone who sided with the kids’ mom in public. Sometimes being prepared makes all the difference it’s […]
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Strangled In La Jolla 