More and more survivors are speaking out about their encounters with abuse. Speaking out allows you to realize you are not alone and find the support to heal. It allows others to realize there is a problem and it is not ok.

It can no longer go hidden behind locked doors and drawn curtains. If you've never spoken out, then please find the strength and courage to do so. Even if the abuse happened years ago and you still feel the torment, please, Speak out. Find help. Find others who have shared your experience.

It is important that if you feel you are in an abusive relationship please seek out help. Find a pastor, a teacher, a police officer, a neighbor, any one who will listen. Check your local yellow pages for shelters, police, lawyers and other support; or search online by simply searching "abuse support". There are people who will listen, and you can overcome.

Here are a few other story's of survival and support...

Gentle Touch's Web
After The Silence
White Dove's Nest

Looking for more facts and support? Check out the following links:

Mental Health Matters
ChildAbuse.com
Survivor Swindon
Voices In Action