I have been blogging for a while now, but just recently, like last week, told my parents, and now I'm going to share a story with the world that I have told very few people. But it was too important to be quiet anymore.
One of my blog idols, Maggie, recently started an amazing project where domestic violence survivors tell their story. And because I admire her so, I thought it was time to tell mine.
I'm often asked where my passion for family violence work comes from, and it comes from here. This is my deepest, darkest secret.
(Mom and Dad, do us all a favor and don't click the link, thanks.)
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Thank you again for being so brave, and for supporting the new site. There wouldn’t be a site at all if survivors like you weren’t willing to speak out. I can’t thank you enough.
xo
I’ve already commented on the site but I just wanted to say here that you are an inspiration and an example. And generally cool and even fun by the way.
PARENTS: Your daughter is such a credit to you – her courage and determination and humor a gift to her friends and family.
AND Happy Birthday!
Thank you for sharing this story. I so admire the work you do now and the honesty with which you wrote about this horrible and too-common experience.
Thank you for sharing your story. My mother was a long time victim of domestic violence and now runs a mission to help women, men and children get out of abusive situations and start life over.
The work you do is truly a gift to those who need it.
Thanks for writing this. A lot of guys think the statistics are exaggerated about how many women experience this sort of thing in their lifetime, but it almost seems to me that I know of more women who have dealt with this on some level than haven’t, myself included. I wrote about my experience here: http://tinyurl.com/d9hxot
How brave you are. I don’t have the words, but I’m moved.
Thank you for your courage in speaking out and putting a face to one of America’s worst kept secrets. Good job, thank you for adding your voice both in that post and the work you do everyday.
Thank you for sharing your story, Jodi. I wrote a little bit just a week or so ago on my blog about my experiences with domestic violence, although I wasn’t the one being physically abused. It’s amazing to me sometimes how many people are affected by these situations, and we never know it unless they decide to share their stories…
I’m so happy that you got out, and I think it is very telling of the kind of person you are that you are in that line of work now.
OMG…Jodi…I’m so sorry. I’ve been there myself and it’s why I volunteer on a local county DV/SA hotline. My shift is on Monday nights from 5-8. I started writing my story once, got about 9 pages in…and walked away from it. Maybe I’ll finish it now that I’ve seen yours.
Thanks for your courage and honesty, Jodi!
Wow. That WAS brave… especially since you just told your parents about the blog. I’m starting to think about how I’ll talk to my girls about this subject.
you continue to amaze me. I am glad that I have met you.
You are very brave for speaking out!
Your courage astounds me. I don’t know if it’s the right word to use but congratulations on finding the strength to tell your story.
I think the bravest part is posting the link right after you told you parents about the blog.
But seriously, your story could help other people and I’m proud of you for being strong enough to tell the story and I am honored to call you my friend.
you are so brave,
thank you for this post,
and I’m so sorry you had to go through that.
Wow.
Thank you so much for sharing your story.
It never ceases to amaze me how many women have been affected by DV, myself included.
I commented on the site, but wanted to offer you congratulations. I am hoping to have the courage to share my story soon…