Domestic Violence victims and survivors carry feelings of shame. I know as I felt shame about having lived in a domestic violent situation for 20 years.

In an article by Carole Sanek which appeared in the Hernando Today a publication of the Tampa Tribune she talks about the feelings of shame victims and survivors live with.

As I said I lived with shame until I realized that I was the victim and he should be ashamed for treating me as he did. I am not shameful. I like so many other women had the courage to leave and we should not feel ashamed about having lived in a domestic violent relationship…the abuser should feel ashamed.

And for the women who are still enduring a domestic violent relationship my hope is that one day you will be able to break free! It took me 20 years but I did it.

You can read Ms. Sanek’s article http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/mar/10/ask-difficult-question-about-domestic-violence/.