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Day 7: Believe Survivors. Don’t Look Away.

After seven days of sharing my story, this is my final reflection on surviving abuse, rebuilding myself and finding my voice again. Domestic abuse is not always visible, leaving is not always simple, and healing does not happen overnight. I hope my story reminds others that they are not alone.

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Day 1: Domestic Abuse Doesn’t Always Leave Bruises

Domestic abuse doesn't always leave bruises. Sometimes the deepest wounds are the ones nobody else can see. Emotional abuse, psychological abuse and coercive control can slowly change how you see yourself, leaving you questioning your own feelings, your worth and what is really happening.