Non-Fatal Strangulation Survivor – Tell Your Story – Raise Awareness – Domestic Violence Strangulation
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 […]
MoreTen 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 […]
MoreWow, 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 […]
MoreI am a survivor of non-fatal strangulation. I am one of many. I find this very disturbing. My injuries are complex and very much misunderstood. This means many of us do not get the care we need to get our lives back. I am purging the journal I kept through it all, meaning our family […]
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