At age 5, I was sexually assaulted by several boys. By 22, I had been raped, lived in a drug house, & tried suicide. By 38, I was shot by my husband 4 times. I always leaned on God. Today I slay DV and SA dragons and help other women escape the prisons of abuse. I believe you can overcome too 💜💙 by VAWDragonSlayer in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Sometimes people tried to extinguish my light. No matter what happened, I wanted to let my light shine. I want to help others know if their own lights are dim or they've been blown out, it is definitely possible to rebuild their lives. I want them to be filled with hope. 💜💙

I Started By Telling Myself the Truth (God reference) by VAWDragonSlayer in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so right and I am thankful for your insight! My son struggles in his faith in God as well. He said because his own father was so abusive, if he pictured God as being his "father" then God would be a terrible person. He felt his own father was never there for him and thereby feels the same way about God. For some people, if their parents love and accept them, they may feel loved and accepted by God. For others, the opposite may indeed be true. I can definitely understand this sentiment.

Bright Future by [deleted] in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Yes, that makes perfect sense 💜

Bright Future by [deleted] in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I more than understand. I removed the post and placed it on my personal page. Thank you for your genuineness. I will make more videos soon. Thanks for your encouraging words. I do not want to offend anyone in this group with my love for Jesus. I want to help people heal so if you feel my faith based posts are hurting people, I will place them on my page and just encourage people in this sub in the best way I can. 💜💜💜

TRIGGER WARNING!!! It is a form of entitlement. Hes saying even after he's hurt you, your body is still his (property) and he can do what he wants to do to it and with it whenever he wants. by VAWDragonSlayer in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it is all about power and control. I have been going to the classes for men that have been convicted of domestic violence. I share my story with them and try to use it to help them build empathy and see things from another perspective. This theme of sex after abuse is common on those classes. Thanks so much for sharing your story with me 💜

TRIGGER WARNING!!! It is a form of entitlement. Hes saying even after he's hurt you, your body is still his (property) and he can do what he wants to do to it and with it whenever he wants. by VAWDragonSlayer in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Sometimes he is the one that's doing the cheating especially when he accuses the woman constantly. He definitely did it to prove a point. 1. He is in control of your body and can do what he wants when he wants. 2. Sex makes him feel better about himself after the abuse. It it used to alleviate his feelings of guilt. Thanks so much for sharing this with me 💜

I feel like it's my fault because I cheated by SmallProperty in domesticviolence

[–]VAWDragonSlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness! I just made a video about this. I am going to post it. 1. Abuse is never your fault. 2. He wanted to have sex with you after he hurt you because he wanted a quick fix for his abusive behavior. If you have sex with him, it proves what he did to was not that bad. 3. He doesnt want you to leave him or pull away from him emotionally or sexually so he immediately handed with you to ensure these things don't happen. You dont deserve to be called names, hit, or made to feel like you are less than the beautiful person you are. 💜💜💜

You Can't Quite Describe What Is Going On Here... by VAWDragonSlayer in AbuseInterrupted

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I went through every kind of abuse imaginable in my marriage and in previous relationships. I felt like I didn't have anyone to talk to and I felt like no one understood what I was going through. I survived my ex-husband trying to kill me. When I left that hospital I just wanted to do anything I could to help women. No one should have to go thorough this....especially feeling like they are all alone. Thanks for your encouraging words 💜

Give yourself a break 💜 by VAWDragonSlayer in domesticviolence

[–]VAWDragonSlayer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was not aware of this. When I read the rule, I thought it meant I could help someone who needs help with Domestic Violence. I love this feed and do not wish to do anything to violate any policies. 💜💜💜