
As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 27, 2021
- 9 min
Why I Left: It Was Only Going To Get Worse
Gabrielle Inés never thought she'd be a Black trans women suffering partner violence. But that's where her relationship was headed.

As Told To Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Mar 13, 2021
- 13 min
Why I Left: I Was Always Losing
Ten years after she began a relationship with her ex-husband, Brittny reflects on why the marriage was a mistake and why she left.

Veronica Wells-Puoane
- Sep 6, 2020
- 1 min
In Defense of Tahiry Jose
I've been so disappointed seeing the public reaction to Tahiry Jose sharing her experience of domestic violence with Joe Budden. So I ha

As Told To Veronica R. Wells
- Apr 21, 2018
- 15 min
I Had An Abortion Because I Did Not Want To Be Attached To Him: A Survivor's Story Pt 2.
In the second part of Carla's story, she talks about the last time Charles hit her and how she got out of the abusive relationship for g

As Told To Veronica R. Wells
- Apr 14, 2018
- 11 min
He Hit Me So Hard He Burst My Appendix: A Survivor's Story
Carla shares the story of a verbally and physically abusive relationship it took her years to leave.

As Told To Veronica R. Wells
- Mar 16, 2017
- 13 min
I Don’t Listen To “Forever My Lady” Because Of Him: A Story of Abuse And Survival
Charrisse recounts the physically abusive relationship she shared with her son's father, the lessons she learned and what she would tell

Veronica R. Wells
- Feb 6, 2017
- 2 min
Yolanda Adams On Surviving An Abusive Relationship: “It Was As Though The Lord Said, ‘Okay, You Chos
Her testimony was so honest and powerful.