I thought long and hard before telling my DV story. It's not for everyone - it may only be just for me.

However, if you're listening and you are going through DV or someone you know is going through this, know that I hear you. I feel your pain, I hear your cries. I'm a lucky one and I got out. I now have an amazing man who loves me, supports me and would never, ever hurt me.

I want this for you too.

Please ask for help. Please do not stay silent and suffer as I did. I did not tell anyone but I don't want you do that. I want you to be brave, speak out, tell someone, ask for help. There are amazing support mentors out there in the form of non-profits.

If yours is not a happy ending right now, I wish this for you. Find it - search for that light in the darkness, it's there! It really is.

With love and light,