I Grew Up Watching My Mother Being Physically Abused and I Am Done Keeping It Secret

Abuse takes many forms. 
Those who are abused, even if it's verbal abuse that leaves no visible injuries, are no less injured.

The more people who talk about it the more others suffering know they're not alone:

I Grew Up Watching My Mother Being Physically Abused and I Am Done Keeping It Secret

Because I was forced to stay silent for so many years, his intimidation loomed in my brain long after he was gone from my life. That ends today.

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