Meet Katy. Katy was born in Cleveland, OH. and was raised in a loving, conservative Christian home. When she was 22, she met and fell in love with a man from her church who became
Domestic Violence and Abuse Victim
Stories of Healing
Welcome to The MEND Project’s comprehensive archive of abuse stories of healing. Here, you’ll find stories from survivors of domestic violence, domestic abuse, and more.
These narratives are gathered to comfort and inspire hope for anyone who finds themselves in a painful, stressful, and confusing relationship—to reassure them that there's light on their path and hope for the future.
Use the search box below to explore our articles, or scroll down to browse them sequentially.
You can also click here for our complete archive of emotional abuse stories or here for our collection of male survivor stories.
Healing From a Covert Narcissist: By Michelle
We are thankful for Michelle’s bravery in sharing her story of healing from abuse by a covert narcissist. In this abuse survivor story, you’ll gain insight into: How she was captivated by the love bombing
Nicole’s Life Story of Abuse, Trauma, Hope and Healing
In this story, we are proud to introduce you to a brave, powerful woman named Nicole. She experienced the unfathomable as a child and into her young adult years. Eventually, she found a healthy love
A Wife’s Manifesto by R.L. Newey
In this story of emotional abuse, you’re going to learn: How a wife in an emotionally abusive relationship feels about her husband About how she wishes things would get better About the ongoing struggle of
Hands Aren’t Meant to Be Feared, by Rowe
In this blog, Rowe (not her real name) shares her story of domestic violence and abuse and how it negatively impacted her life. Through her courage and vulnerability, you’ll learn: How abuse can cause incredible
Losing My Mom After Abuse and Finding Clarity (Brigid’s Story)
For many, abuse is a well-kept secret. This was true for “Brigid” who grew up watching her mother experience constant verbal, emotional, and mental abuse from her father. Now, in the wake of grief following
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