***Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign by Mom Select and the Allstate Foundation, but as always, all opinions are my own.*** Did you know that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in some form in their lifetime? Those statistics are very sobering, if you ask me. You see, chances are, you know someone RIGHT NOW who is being abused...even if she doesn't speak up. Many women keep this very scary part of their lives a secret, even from those they love.
Victims of domestic violence are often brainwashed to think they're worthless, terrorized into submission, and told that the abuse is their fault. They "deserve" it. If only they had done something different...better...they wouldn't have to suffer the wrath of their abuser. This is enough to leave the victim feeling defeated. Alone. Voiceless. There's a lot of secrecy when it comes to abusive relationships. That's a good part of the reason why talking about domestic violence is still considered taboo. I think it's time to talk about it. I will start. My name is Brandy. I am 33, I have 3 great children, a marriage I am beyond happy with, and a happy life in my quaint little hometown in Ohio.... and I am a survivor of domestic violence.
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