My name is Linda and I’m a survivor of domestic violence. I was inspired to contribute to this month’s blog by something I received in the mail.
Mi nombre es Linda y soy una sobreviviente de la violencia doméstica. Me inspiré para contribuir al blog de este mes por algo que recibí en el correo.
On June 30th, 1997 an 18-year-old girl named Megan Ridgeway was murdered. She was murdered by her ex-boyfriend at the Mauldin community pool in public. It was a horrific moment for the Greenville community and a devastating day for Megan’s family, loved ones, and community members that witnessed it.
El 30 de junio de 1997 fue asesinada una joven de 18 años llamada Megan Ridgeway. Fue asesinada por su exnovio en la piscina comunitaria de Mauldin en público. Fue un momento horrible para la comunidad de Greenville y un día devastador para la familia, los seres queridos de Megan y los miembros de la comunidad que presenciaron el asesinato.
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"I am a warrior! I found peace within myself that I never know was there."
Jade came to us as an intern for the Fall semester of 2020 and continues to volunteer through our Ambassador Program. When asked why she chose to intern at Safe Harbor, Jade answered with “I just love the agency.”
“I didn’t know that I was being abused because my definition of abuse looked different. My husband pushed me, but most of my suffering was verbal and psychological. I left my husband to protect our young daughter. Almost immediately I felt the weight of his oppression begin to lift. I could see a difference in my daughter as well. Then he broke into my home and assaulted me in-front of her.
I sought help and was led to Safe Harbor. My daughter and I are in counseling now. I am sorting out the mess that abuse has caused. I am finding my voice and seeking opportunities to grow and better my life as well as my daughter's. She will gauge her self-worth from my own self-worth. I must show her that she deserves the best, by expecting the best for myself.
Many years I suffered in silence. By telling my story and being honest with friends and family, I am taking control of my life again.”
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