How has abuse touched you, a friend or your family? How has the Society had an impact on your life? Here you’ll read stories of humor, inspiration, survival and fun!
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I was in 12 th standard, a pretty looking girl with many proposal and boys starring at me. I was in my teenage when girls are in love with the feeling of being in love. And so was I, fallen in love with a classmate whom i used to tease with one of my friend. But when he proposed me with that softness in his eyes and romantic words it was magical for me. He was so refreshingly funny and positive. I loved him, he was my mentor, and he was my best friend.
Read MoreSimmakshi (not original), India People used to say that to me all the time. Little did they know what is was like behind closed doors. I would justify the abuse because" I made him do it" or " I pushed him to those limits" Mostly he was controlling. Being a physcian allowed him to feel superior and he brought that home. I heard.. " I allow you this lifestyle" " no one would want you any way" .... It took 12 years but i finally was a shell of being and I needed to save myself. I gave my last effort and divorced him. Ironically the worst was yet to come.
I married my husband 10 years ago. He was an amazing Godly man. But after six months of being married, I felt suffocated. He demanded me to submit to him in every single thing. I couldn't even choose what to eat in a restaurant without feeling scared and guilty. He constantly reminded me that I was lucky to be married to him, and that he could pick anybody, but he married me. Well, that was not a compliment at all. He didn't allow me to hang out with my parents and relatives. He kept me to himself. I obeyed him, because I want to be obedient, to be submissive.
Read MoreAstrid Suryatenggara, Jakarta, Indonesia When I first met Amanda at a local networking event, I knew it was a divine appointment! We connected immediately as we shared with each other and discovered our mutual passion for helping women. When Amanda presented the concept and mission of LBD Society to me, I don't think she even got half way through her explanation before I said, "count me in, girlfriend"! I must admit that I can't claim that my motives were entirely benevolent, as a part of the draw was definitely the prospect of being able to dress up in my favorite little black dress to spend time with wonderful, like-minded women!
Read MoreAndrea K Moore, San Antonio, Texas Whether she is a Cover Girl or coat check girl, every female has a chance of becoming a victim of domestic violence if she does not heed the warning signs.
I was so saddened to hear the recent news that R&B star Rihanna has "softened" the restraining order - almost two years to the day- that resulted from the beating by Chris Brown. But their incident merely casts a glaring celebrity spotlight on a topic that affects 1 in 4 women at some point in their lives.
Read MoreFelicia Coley, New York
