Milwaukee survivor of domestic violence; woman shares story of recovery

My journey shows why funding programs to help domestic violence survivors is essential

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Darren McArthur lives in Ellsworth. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and would like to talk with an advocate, call 866-834-4357, TTY 1-800-437-1220. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 and is accessible from anywhere in Maine. I’…

Milwaukee survivor of domestic violence; woman shares story of recovery

Milwaukee police have tracked a rise in domestic violence cases over the last few years. It is not often we hear from survivors. But one woman wanted to share her story with the hope of helping others.

A Prison-Based Program Interrupts the Cycle of Violence

When Cecilia Gonzalez told family members she had volunteered to share her life story with men in prison, they were shocked. Gonzalez, 56, had spent most of her adult life recovering from the pain and trauma of childhood abuse and domestic violence. She has a loving family and a stable marriage of 25 years. Her family couldn’t understand why she would want to talk to the kind of person she’d spent her life trying to escape. But for Gonzalez, sha…

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A survivor’s story: Mother of 2 opens up about escaping domestic abuse - INews Guyana

When Dahlia Victor (a pseudonym used for her protection) moved in with her boyfriend in February 2024, she had no idea that the decision would mark the beginning of an abusive nightmare. Already a mother of two from a previous relationship that had been emotionally and physically abusive, Dahlia believed her new partner was the […] The post A survivor’s story: Mother of 2 opens up about escaping domestic abuse appeared first on INews Guyana.