Our IPV Stories
Our IPV Story believes in the importance of storytelling. The stories shared below are real stories by people with lived experiences. Through storytelling, we can create a community where voices are heard, stigma is challenged, and real change is inspired.
Trigger Warning
These stories may include descriptions around topics such as domestic violence, sexual assault, physical violence, and harassment, which may be disturbing to some readers. Please proceed with caution.
Survivor Stories
Story #1
“Very often when we hear the word ‘abuse’, we think of physical abuse. I know I thought this way until my experience.”
Story #2
“I hope that my experience can help others recognize that abuse isn’t always loud, and it doesn’t happen only to heterosexual couples.”
Have a story? Share it with us.
There are many different stories that you can share! Here are some prompts that may help in sharing your story:
Stories of empowerment
Stories of resilience
Thoughts about IPV and/or co-research
Words of wisdom
Have another idea? We would love to hear about it!
