Domestic Violence

Domestic violence survivor breaks cycle of abuse: “I was living in a delusional reality”

"When I met my ex, I was barely an adult. He had total of 15 years in prison already. I’d been to jail, but no hard-knock experience. We had three children together and were married eight years. There were always lots of marital issues—infidelity, secrets. I thought it was normal. I had grown up with trauma, neglect, abuse. I didn’t know any better."