Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com How much longer can I take the abuse? He says he loves me but then, he gets into a rage for no reason and beats me. My body is hurting right now. I don't know how much more of this I can take. Is it my fault for marrying …
Vidhya’s Story
As I watch my daughter playing in the back yard, I think of my sister, Indrani. Twenty years ago, we were forced into marriage when we were teenagers. My husband was twice my age but years later, I was able to divorce him. Indrani wasn’t so lucky. She was murdered in an honor killing for …
Spousal Abuse
“When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.” ― Rev. Donna Mulvey It’s hard to believe that Christian women are in abusive marriages but it is true. “Bible verses are often used to justify domestic abuse, such as those that refer to male …
Sherry’s Story
I want to tell somebody but who will believe me? Who will believe that the man who uses me for a punching bag is one of New York's finest? I'm just a former exotic dancer who had the misfortune of getting hooked up with the wrong man. I guess I was flattered by the attentions …
Notes to Women 