Survivor Stories
“He lifted me out of the pit of despair… He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” Psalm 40:2Our most recent survivors
FIVE Things I Found at the Women’s Retreat that Transformed My Life
As told by "Hope Marie," written by Lauren Rose In my 32 years of marriage, I endured every form of abuse possible. My husband was a sex addict from the beginning but then developed a drug addiction in the final four years of our marriage. He diverted narcotics from...
Shonquella Discovers The Heart Of God After Generational Abuse
As told by Shonquella, written by Lauren Rose Photography Credit: Michelle Nachnani Being born into abuse, my earliest memories consisted of the volatile relationship between my parents. As a child, I was caught in the crosshairs of one of their intense fights and...
“Jessica” Breaks The Silence
Written by Lauren Rose, as told by "Jessica" When I first met Charles, I was coming off a very recent, very messy breakup with a college boyfriend who had been physically abusive to me during our two-year relationship. Charles was clearly very well educated (having...
Domestic Abuse Through The Eyes Of A Child
Written by Lauren, as told by Laurie By the time I was born, my mom had already been married to, and lived with, my abusive dad for over three years. The abuse she experienced was related to control: he was never satisfied with her, and wanted to recreate her in an...
Domestic Abuse Devastated “Kasey” And Her Children
As told by "Kasey," written by Lauren Rose When I was first dating my soon-to-be husband, it didn’t take long for several red flags to begin appearing…but I was too young, naïve, and love-starved to recognize them. Immediately after we married, he suddenly wanted...
“Hermosa Mariposa” Discovers Domestic Violence Isn’t Mutual
As told by "Hermosa Mariposa,” written by Lauren Rose When I first met my soon-to-be husband, he seemed to be very loving and caring, and everything I ever wanted in a husband…but looking back, now I see that what looked like "care" was actually the beginning of...
The Emotional and Spiritual Impacts of Domestic Violence Devastated “Mercy”
As told by “Mercy” and written by Lauren Rose When I first met my husband, he made me feel special, unlike anyone else. Most of our time together was spent studying the Bible, or discussing what God was doing in our lives. I was a new believer, and had just broken up...
CTPM Gave My Home Peace After Domestic Abuse
As told by "Natasha," with assistance in writing by Lauren Rose Dear Supporter of CTPM, Two years ago, I entered a CTPM support group and was assigned an advocate. These women have been supporting me in all areas of healing. As I have been processing the painful...
The Power of Community to Heal Domestic Abuse
Written by Lauren Rose as told by "Amanda" Wow, I've just returned from an incredible mountain top experience — both figuratively and literally! I was a very fortunate scholarship recipient of the 2023 He Makes All Things New women's retreat, and want to thank those...