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A 23-year-old Atlanta woman is recovering after being shot multiple times, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend. What should have been the end of a relationship instead became a moment that changed her life forever. “I have a bullet wound right here that severed my whole leg and my nerves,” she shared, describing the lasting physical and emotional damage she’s now facing. Her recovery is expected to be long, with doctors warning that some injuries may be permanent. Rather than staying silent, she’s using her experience to raise awareness about domestic violence and the real dangers that can exist when someone tries to leave an abusive relationship. Her message serves as a powerful reminder that the warning signs should never be ignored, and that speaking up can save lives. Stories like hers highlight the importance of awareness, support, and access to resources for those who may be living in fear behind closed doors. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #SurvivorStory #StopTheViolence #NoMoreSilence #ProtectWomen #AwarenessMatters #AtlantaNews

Leaving Him Didn’t Heal Me. It Only Started the Fight. People think surviving abuse is the hardest part. It isn’t. The hardest part is what comes after. It’s waking up in silence and realizing peace feels unfamiliar because chaos was your normal. It’s missing someone who destroyed you because trauma bonds do not disappear just because the relationship ends. It’s grieving the version of them you thought existed… while trying to accept the person they truly were. It’s learning how to trust yourself again after someone spent so long teaching you not to. It’s rebuilding a life when survival was all you knew. No one talks enough about that part. The ugly part. The lonely part. The part where leaving was not the finish line— it was only the beginning. That is what my next memoir tells. Healing After Him Because surviving him was only chapter one. #HealingAfterHim #DomesticViolenceAwareness #HealingJourney #SurvivorStory #TraumaRecovery

Have you ever had a moment like this? The Moment I Knew I Had to Leave There wasn’t one big moment like people expect. No dramatic ending. No clear “this is it.” It was quieter than that. It was the way I started feeling like I had to walk on eggshells just to keep the peace. The way I second-guessed everything I said… everything I did. The way love slowly started to feel like fear. I remember sitting there one day and realizing… this isn’t who I am anymore. Somewhere along the way, I had lost myself trying to hold onto something that was breaking me. And that was the moment. Not loud. Not obvious. But real. Leaving wasn’t easy. It wasn’t quick. And it definitely wasn’t perfect. But it was the first step toward choosing myself again. If you’re in that place right now… the quiet realization, the doubt, the confusion… Listen to it. Because that voice? That’s you. And you deserve peace. — BonitaBlue 💙 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStory #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #ChooseYourself

What It Was Like Writing “Him” — The Truth Behind the Pages Writing Him: The Man I Loved. The Man I Feared. wasn’t just putting words on paper… it was reliving moments I once tried to forget. Every chapter took me back to places I had already fought so hard to escape. The fear. The confusion. The love that didn’t feel like love anymore. The silence I lived in. There were times I had to stop writing because it became too real again. But I kept going. Because this story isn’t just mine. It’s for every woman who has ever questioned her worth… Every person who stayed longer than they should have… Every survivor who is still trying to find their way back to themselves. I didn’t write this book for attention. I wrote it for awareness. For healing. For truth. Domestic violence doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. Sometimes it hides behind “I love you.” Sometimes it sounds like “I’ll change.” Sometimes it feels like hope… until it doesn’t. If sharing my story helps even one person feel less alone or find the strength to walk away… then every painful word was worth it. You are not alone. And you are stronger than you think. — BonitaBlue 💙 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStory #HealingJourney #TrueStory #WomenSupportingWomen

“Poisoned but Alive: Why Animal Abuse Must Be Treated as a Serious Crime”

My pitbull, Wheezy, was poisoned. I was told I’d need direct proof of who did it, but I don’t have that, and that’s the hardest part. All I know is it nearly cost him his life, and I know who was upset with Wheezy's dad Ghost (alpha)at that same time. October 1st marks a year since he survived, and he shows no signs of giving up. Neither will I! althiugh the struggle has been very hard on him his spirit doesn't break. I shared his story on NewsBreak to raise awareness because if he hadn’t made it, I wanted his fight to mean something. Animal abuse shouldn’t be brushed off it should be treated as seriously as abuse against humans. History shows us that many psychopaths start with animals. It’s not just “a dog” or “a pet.” It’s a warning sign, and it’s life that matters. #AnimalAbuse #JusticeForPets #PitbullStrong #Wheezy #PoisonedPet #SurvivorStory #ProtectAnimals