I did some research into domestic violence, and there were some stories that will stay me with forever.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I know victims of domestic abuse. I know what it takes for people to get out, and I also know why people stay. It's heartbreaking.
Domestic abuse happens only in intimate, interdependent, long-term relationships - in other words, in families - the last place we would want or expect to find violence.
I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years. I made up my mind that that was never going to happen to me again. I made a brave step to walk out in a society when you didn't walk out of an abusive marriage. It was mental and physical abuse.
I know what it feels like to be a victim of domestic violence.
When I was growing up, the men in my life were abusive; women were the ones I ran to for comfort.
I know how domestic violence can affect a family, and I want to do everything I can to stop it from happening to others. The most important thing we can do is teach kids that they can break the cycle.
I am interested in personal stories because that's when people become expressive, spontaneous and heartfelt.
I'm always looking for a story.
I'm very anti-domestic violence.
I decided to write about the myths of divorce.