Domestic Violence Can Happen to Anyone
Most people don’t realize domestic violence can happen to anyone, Its happened to me, I was young and didn’t consider myself to be in that typical abusive relationship considering he had never hit me before. He was charming, kind to others, always willing to help those in need and loved his family. It only took one day for him to just snap and send him into a rage I will never be able to forget for the rest of my life.
I remember most of the ambulance ride; the paramedic was so kind while trying to keep me calm because I was so afraid. After arriving to the emergency room, I have never been so scared in my life. They were running me through machines and x-rays and never really telling me what was going on but everything that day seemed so urgent. So many nurses and doctors and specialists I never knew existed in my life where asking me questions and signing …show more content…
It took from the day I woke up to the day before I left only 3 weeks to leave to move to an inpatient rehab center. They took me off life support just 1 week before departure.
My parents mostly bonded with the amazing staff. Although I got to know each of them individually myself, there are still a few I keep in touch. Leaving was so bitter sweet because there were bumps in my recovery the time I was there. I will never forget the incredible staff there for the rest of my life.
I am learning to tell my story; it gets easier to give advice to people who struggle daily with abuse. I am always reminded I am so lucky it was a one time thing and I really only takes one time to ruin more than one person’s life. I have struggled with Dystonia and PTSD. I make sure to tell these girls that it’s not ok and that little things add up. I tell them not to be a victim of domestic violence but to be a survivor. I am a survivor, everyday proves that to
Most people don’t realize domestic violence can happen to anyone, Its happened to me, I was young and didn’t consider myself to be in that typical abusive relationship considering he had never hit me before. He was charming, kind to others, always willing to help those in need and loved his family. It only took one day for him to just snap and send him into a rage I will never be able to forget for the rest of my life.
I remember most of the ambulance ride; the paramedic was so kind while trying to keep me calm because I was so afraid. After arriving to the emergency room, I have never been so scared in my life. They were running me through machines and x-rays and never really telling me what was going on but everything that day seemed so urgent. So many nurses and doctors and specialists I never knew existed in my life where asking me questions and signing …show more content…
It took from the day I woke up to the day before I left only 3 weeks to leave to move to an inpatient rehab center. They took me off life support just 1 week before departure.
My parents mostly bonded with the amazing staff. Although I got to know each of them individually myself, there are still a few I keep in touch. Leaving was so bitter sweet because there were bumps in my recovery the time I was there. I will never forget the incredible staff there for the rest of my life.
I am learning to tell my story; it gets easier to give advice to people who struggle daily with abuse. I am always reminded I am so lucky it was a one time thing and I really only takes one time to ruin more than one person’s life. I have struggled with Dystonia and PTSD. I make sure to tell these girls that it’s not ok and that little things add up. I tell them not to be a victim of domestic violence but to be a survivor. I am a survivor, everyday proves that to