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By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 22:22:11 +0000

I suffered violence thru childhood & two marriages. I wrote about it in grad school using various genres, making my fellow students cry as they listened. My professor wants me to revise and continue writing and put them in a book. I am glad when people are able to escape and become survivors. I am glad you were able to help lawmakers write a law that helps women.

By: Saumya

Saumya — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 20:03:43 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your bravery with us. I agree with the commenter who said abuse can happen to anybody. There are no shields from it and it can take years to rebuild yourself and understand just how much was lost. Your family is so lucky to have you and I hope you keep writing.

By: Emerson Shaw

Emerson Shaw — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:12:17 +0000

My sister had been in an abusive marriage/relationship for eighteen years. Her marriage involved mental abuse and subtle emotional manipulations which took its toll on her. We as a family were oblivious to any of it. When we learned of the years of infidelity on his part and various other lies, we were shocked even more. The man who I’d accepted as my only brother had lied and had painted a very different picture of who he actually was. My sister filed for divorce. What ensued was two solid years of torture and torment from a manipulative, narcissistic madman. He followed her, physically intimidated her, and tracked her every move. I was terrified he’d eventually kill her. She came out all right, thankfully. It was an awful experience and so unbeliveable that I, too, wrote a book about it. His end in my book was my therapy for the years of deception and for the pain I watched my sister live. Revenge is sweet. Congratulations on making lemonade of your lemons. I wish you a most successful journey into the publishing world. Sharing your story will surely save someone’s life and motivate others to leave a bad situation before it gets worse.

By: Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:56:14 +0000

I wrote a novella called Murder Maker after I’d been dumped, about a woman who becomes a serial killer after she’s been cruelly rejected. The whole book is told to her ex, who was based on my ex, and we know he’s going to be a victim by the end. My ex saw it in a book shop and bought it! Fantastic revenge!

By: Mary Rowen

Mary Rowen — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:55:53 +0000

Really great post, Wendy! Thank you for sharing it.

By: Sela Gaglia

Sela Gaglia — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:38:33 +0000

Congratulations on your publication, your graduation and the incredible strength you must possess to have taken charge of your life in such a way. I’m sure you are a powerful role model for your children. In the vein of thinking that everything happens for a reason, I imagine there are people you have reached with your story that you are not even aware of. I hope you feel great pride in what you have accomplished.

By: Natalie Meg Evans

Natalie Meg Evans — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:15:13 +0000

Congratulations on your win and on pulling out of a bad situation. You have an inspiring story to relate and I hope we’ll hear more from you.

By: mindy

mindy — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:39:29 +0000

Your story resonated. Many women feel, “oh, that could never be me.” But women of all echelons, all walks of life can be caught int this trap of domestic violence. Many years ago I found myself laying on the floor, my arms pinned and an angry boyfriend holding a lit cigarette an inch from my eye and screaming that I could never leave him. I’d never been in an abusive situation and wasn’t sure what to do. I just knew doing nothing was not an option. I got clear of him (32 restraining orders later) and ultimately ended up in a position of raising funds for a charity that helps battered women and children. Stories like yours help spread awareness. And there is nothing like winning a contest for something you, and you alone created to bolster confidence. Congrats!