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We are a community of women who share our personal stories about how we’ve survived and thrived in our lives. We share our messages to heal and help others learn from our experiences.
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Jun 23
I Am So Tired of Being Asked Why Victims Stay
Let’s use our imagination for a short while
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Mar 27
I Was Let Down by the Professionals Who Could Have Protected Me
My cries for help were dismissed…
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Jan 30
No One Chooses to Be in an Abusive Relationship
I regret not giving myself the chance to make that…
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Jan 12
This Is Why an Abuser Often Makes More Sense Than Their Victim
And why victims are misjudged and…
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Dec 8, 2023
The Heartbreaking Truths About Leaving an Abusive Relationship
But that doesn’t mean you should go…
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Nov 30, 2023
This is Why I Still Panicked Over the Little Things
Years after I left an abusive relationship
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Nov 16, 2023
Ignoring These Red Flags Led to Years of Abuse
Why didn’t I leave?
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Margaret's Reflections
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The Virago
Oct 26, 2023
How Domestic Violence Negatively Impacted My Finances
Lurking in the shadows of trauma was an…
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Oct 17, 2023
Harsh Truths of Supporting Someone in an Abusive Relationship
But please don’t give up
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Lisa Johnson
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The Virago
Oct 8, 2023
The Harsh Truths of Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Some of which often send us running back into the…
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