There was a time when I felt completely trapped. I went through the motions each day, emotionally numb from the abuse I was enduring. But as my daughter entered her teenage years, I began to notice his anger and cruel words turning toward her as well. I watched her start to experience the same emotional turmoil I had been silently enduring, and that was my breaking point. I couldn’t let it continue. I found the strength to walk away—not just for myself, but to protect her. I wanted to break the cycle, to show her that this kind of treatment is not acceptable, and to ensure she never believes it’s something she has to live with. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar, please know you’re not alone. There is help available. Click the link below for resources and support—you deserve safety, healing, and hope.