Opening Up About My Domestic Violence Story
TW: Topics relating to domestic abuse and violence.
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What's your advice to someone experiencing something like this?
@bajanbaldie4079
3 жыл бұрын
GET OUT, STAY OUT. Sometimes we leave and get sweet talk into coming back. In about 2/3wks it starts all over again. Glad that you’re in a better place and space🇧🇧❤️
@BossQueen
3 жыл бұрын
No one deserves to be demeaned or disrespected.💯
@prospering100
3 жыл бұрын
Start talking to a counselor in your area.. look in yellow pages, or internet for domestic association counsel (free) they will help prepare you to leave and support you in it. It is dangerous to just get up and leave... many or killed during this act. Pray and trust God
@LoveMe2Today
3 жыл бұрын
Seek therapy
@ryanamari2233
3 жыл бұрын
Ask for help...your safety net your network is there to help you...don’t worry about how your abuser feels focus on how you feel so you can get out and heal
She grew up rich, loved, and still was with a man who didn't respect her. I'm glad she came forward, because some people think DV is just a poverty-related issue.
@beautifulblessednolovelost7773
2 жыл бұрын
A lie the rich and Mostly law enforcement are the ones who goes through it cause they never discuss it and it stays within those 4 walls then you have some women who are use to a certain lifestyle so they just keep 🤐
To every woman watching this: YOU ARE ENOUGH!
@BriaBarrows
3 жыл бұрын
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@quillahmonae22
3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@mssharena9741
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️💯🙏🏾🙏🏾
@tiarastevenson6505
2 жыл бұрын
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I experienced DV for 25 years. It started as verbal and ended physical. He was my husband and I loved him. He busted my ear in front of my children and his mother. That was the final straw. I left with 2 of my younger sons who are on the spectrum. I was taken to the emergency room at 2 in the morning. I stayed in a hotel room for 3 days with the last bit of money I had. Stayed in a DV shelter for 2 years. In those two years I had a therapist she helped me to help my self. I had ptsd I was always looking over my shoulder. It was haarrrd especially with two special needs sons. I made it.
@talishabailey
3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💗💗💗
@cindythompson8826
3 жыл бұрын
Praying for continued protection for you and your children. Glad you got away from that monster! TFS❤️
@LadyK007
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God!!
@mailainathrone8241
3 жыл бұрын
Praise God! I'm so happy and proud of you. I'm glad you left and had enough. I use to jump and put my arms up if the guy that used to abuse me moved his arms or hands. I thought he was going to hit me just because. I did it still after I broke up with him for a little while. I gotten so used to being hit and punched that started not to phase me or make me cry. I'm so thankful to God we both got away. I didn't have any kids by him tho..God protected me in so many ways. I hope your happy and doing good now. 😊💞💗
@myandersonangelsjalynnlail252
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
Just to clarify, domestic abuse is emotional, verbal, physical and/or financial abuse. They are all domestic abuse, not separate. But thanks for opening up. It’s not easy!
@Godschild0922
2 жыл бұрын
Why you have to be a smart ass and correct her when she is being vulnerable go fix your teeth
@kaylee4410
2 жыл бұрын
@@Godschild0922 do you feel better commenting on someone’s appearance? Yay you! May God bless you with some business to attend to. My comment was a clarification not an attack.
@kenrich2014
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think there is anything wrong with correcting Angela this is how we grow and learn
@larryreado9931
2 жыл бұрын
Financial abuse that's probably how to get into domestic abuse 😕🙈
@m.b.4188
2 жыл бұрын
I was about to write the same thing! I couldn’t even get through the entire video because the terms were being used wrong!
My oldest son's dad beat me for a year, then when I got pregnant he beat me as often as he could, when my son was born I finally got the strength to leave. God helped me and now I have an amazing husband and 3 children, wonderful video thanks so much!
@jamelaspace1872
2 жыл бұрын
It is never our fault when a man, I use that word man loosely because a real man, a confident man dose not treat a woman in such a violent desrecpectful way. So please please never take the blame for their wrong doing. Any woman in this situation at the first red flag run run has fast has you can, just know we has women we are Queens and we precious /priceless, we are the universe. So never let any loser take that away from u
@kimberry753
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived the exact situation. I left. I hope one day l will have an amazing husband too.
@hannahcarrington117
2 жыл бұрын
@@kimberry753 you will keep God first he made someone special for you.
@hannahcarrington117
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamelaspace1872 Thank you
The thing some dont realize is that emotional and verbal abuse lead to domestic violence eventually.
@fah232
3 жыл бұрын
All of this is domestic violence, the type of abuse is different.
@EvaElyse
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s when you lay down your boundaries FIRM. Once they see you won’t allow the verbal abuse, then they will not dare progress to touching you.
NO ONE deserves to be mistreated, NO ONE has the right to mistreat you. Please know this women and men.
You’re not alone. Break the silence and speak your truth. Leave and don’t look back. My therapist told me to “stick to the facts”. Think with your mind and not your emotions.
I experienced DV with my ex 3 years ago and had absolutely no-one but God to lean on. My own mother turn and me and stated that i was lying. I had quickly removed myself from the situation but because I dealt with it alone, it took me 3 years to overcome it.
Thank for you sharing your story. I knew it was time to go and never turn back when the person said “ hahah I may have given you HIV and you are stuck with me. No one is going to want you” Btw I got tested and I’m good
@kimberlyoneal3472
3 жыл бұрын
Praise God!
@shamillab.4219
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm so sorry you went through that, GLORY to God ❤❤❤
@longstoryshort5463
3 жыл бұрын
Up under the jail!... that’s where that monster needs to be. Thank God you’re ok.
@latoniajackson1824
3 жыл бұрын
Praise the LORD!!! I am so glad that you tested negative! And congratulations for getting out of such a toxic relationship.
@lillybug21lw
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you get tested every six months my little cousin got stuck with needle at 9 and she got tested every six months for a year and a half
Do not allow your fears to silence your voice, please tell someone 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾
Us as women we definitely are going through so much in our lives😭☹️💔
YOU have encouraged me to tell a story that I have been holding and need to let go .
@keepingit763
3 жыл бұрын
The truth with set u free and open up your heart and soul to heal!
@iiiiLoveLucy
3 жыл бұрын
@@keepingit763 Thank you so much!!! I have been praying about it and I’m going to as soon as God give me peace to speak it whole heartedly, from a place of honesty and truth , as I’m still healing from the trauma of the situation.
@rayharris7867
2 жыл бұрын
@@iiiiLoveLucy I hope you better and Stronger
I hate when people assume you like it. You already feel the guilt of I’m going through this because something wrong with me. I suffered from a toxic relationship for years. I’m out of it but the invisible bruises remain.
After suffering 15years of unhealthy relationships I made the choice to abstain from sex until marriage as part of my journey towards healing and recovery. Suffering sexual, physical, or verbal abuse takes something away from our being and diminishes our sense/knowledge of worth and value; but choosing celibacy has been so empowering and rewarding. I recall the story of Job in the Bible how the enemy took from Job but in the end God granted restoration and gave Job twice as much as he had before. I said that to say, for me choosing abstinence was a godly decision. Losses, in Job's case were tangible things, his wealth and family. But loss can also be emotional and spiritual so after choosing abstinence I gained and was empowered, by the grace and restoration of God, dignity, integrity, self respect, faith, hope, love, healing, courage, virtue and strength that was lost or never had over the course of time prior to choosing abstinence. Also, I was given a talent for writing poetry that I hope will inspire others in their walk. It documents my journey in a way that others may relate but my hope is that men and women will know and appreciate worth within themselves and one another that compels a belief that "I'm worth waiting for" and "you're worth waiting for." Choosing abstinence is so worth the wait because of what is gained in the process. Proverbs 31:10 says "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” So I encourage everyone to embrace the virtue of abstaining from sex until marriage #KnowYourWorth YOU ARE WORTH WAITING FOR! No matter what you've experienced or are experiencing, Jesus loves you and his is a love that conquers and creates life anew💞 Elementsofvirtuecollection.wordpress.com Poetry That Inspires #ImCelibate #Battlefield #RemnantsOfMe #OnceInALifetime
I've been through it. I had my eye punched to the point they had to use ophthalmology equipment to turn my eye ball back right. I've had my head punched so many times. I got him arrested and went to a domestic violence shelter. He's the father of my two youngest kids. He passed away a few months ago. The violence ended a few years ago.
@gracemat9474
3 жыл бұрын
wow so sorry for what u went through... i wish u well on your healing journey.. the lord is with u and will never forsake u jeremiah 29:11
@elenam9435
2 жыл бұрын
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I am so happy that you seen the way out. I was once in a relationship that was abusive. The first time it was a push into bushes. The second time it was him hitting me. So I broke off that relationship for good. I was in my early twenties then. Haven't put up with nothing like that since praise be to GOD ALMIGHTY!!
@moshididitshego2472
2 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@nubianqueenb
2 жыл бұрын
It truly take courage @ Latonia Jackson! I’m glad you got away. I’ve experienced mental & verbal abuse w/n a 16 year marriage and I just walked away after 12 years. I thought to myself I have to do this for my daughter, she doesn’t deserve to see her mother like this. Plus she needs me. And my support group helped me to realize how “strong “ of a woman I really am. Since then I promised myself i’d NEVER let myself experience something like that EVER again!! And it’s helped me tremendously!!
Thank you for sharing!! Domestic Violence includes Verbal abuse, emotional abuse , financial abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse (someone cheating on you), etc. They are not separate!!
Some guys are very abusive and insecure!!
Thank you for putting this out here. I just made it out of 15 years of abuse and I’m taking it one day at a time. Thank you so much for being real because so many want to judge instead of the support!
I can relate! The only advice that i can personally give is take your time healing. You might be feeling okay for 3-6mos but the moment you get into a relationship and enter that first official argument, you may find yourself responding in old ways. So take your time, love yourself through the process and allow yourself to learn more about yourself with adapting and changing .
This needs to be highlighted more and when the children are involved it's a lot harder
@charlene7280
2 жыл бұрын
I agree … But I’m a lot stronger with the lord on my side . Getting through this keeping God first and my son is more important than anything ever . You’ll get through this to whomever. Blessings and luv .
@fat2fitphobia
2 жыл бұрын
@@charlene7280 Amen sis I hear you ❤❤
@melindausher8671
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I be so shocked to hear that domestic abuse still happens today. I watched it happen to my mother as lil girl. My daughters father hit me once and that was it for me. Jesus 🙏
You're a courageous woman for sharing your story. Be blessed woman of God. I have been there, thank God for deliverance.
"Learn to have a healthy relationship with yourself"
Angela is such a class act ! I used to watch you and Vanessa on MTV , thinking how it was so cool to live in LA and be a boss and create a female shoe . In 6th grade I told my mom I need every pair lol .Thanks for discussing this topic and bringing up it up . It’s important to have uncomfortable conversations. I feel as African American people we have to suppressed our feelings and equivalent that as NOT showing weaknesses. I’ve went through DV and I learned from it I had to lose everything and I gained back my peace and overcame my tribulations. I’m a diamond in the rough and I overcame!
Narcissistic Abuse is domestic violence!!! June 1st is national Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. Reply using purple hearts 💜💜💜💜! #NarcissisticAbuseSurvivor #YouMatter Thank you so much for your transparency and bringing awareness to Domestic Violence.
@Joyful1118
3 жыл бұрын
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@jenniferfurlow17
3 жыл бұрын
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@kaywash9627
3 жыл бұрын
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@jamellemcraeobasi7913
3 жыл бұрын
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@Misha_425
2 жыл бұрын
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I've learnt over the years, to Love myself...and that means Loving myself enough to not let any human violate or abuse me. Thanks for opening-up and encouraging us on this subject Angela
@godisamazing7074
Жыл бұрын
AMEN AMEN
Thank u for sharing your story ! I was married to my first abuser for almost 5 years until he put his hands on my daughter , our daughter and I ran for our lives .. moved 750 miles away and found another abusive situation just as worse , 5 years , 3 miscarriages, guns being pulled on me and I finally got out ... I’m 57 years old now and this all started when I got married at 21 ... I’ve never trusted anyone else to have a normal loving relationship so I seem to seek out younger guys who I’m pretty sure won’t commit to me for fear of ending up in another bad situation.. I still can’t talk about all of this without crying ...I know I need therapy but I’m self employed and have no insurance as of yet .. I’ve been a great mom of 3 , as best as I could be ..with a 5 year old grandson I adore ..I’m ok with being alone , I just wish I had made better choices in my life .. when I heal I’d love to help others who have been where I’m at ...
@dwelanesepelle6842
2 жыл бұрын
You did make better choices you got out alive to talk about it and see you grandson . We all make decisions and sometimes it’s hard but always believe you are a survivor and love yourself first.
@kerrianderson8378
Жыл бұрын
Lisa be so proud of yourself! You made the best choices you could with what resources you had; you are survivor with your life ahead of you~ your best is yet to come! I lift your name up in prayer now for God to touch and heal your heart and shower you in His love
Thank you Angela for having the courage to speak about domestic violence!!!! Domestic violence is real and it affects every area of your life. The abuse started with me as a child & followed me throughout my adult life until I decided enough is enough!!! Healing from domestic violence takes one day at time... Teaching yourself how to love yourself getting the necessary help that’s needed to move forward... Again, thank you Angela sharing your story.🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Omggg! Angela I had no idea wow, I am sorry you had to experience such brutal behavior. You are strong and brave❤️❤️🙌🏾 I guess we all have to go thru the nightmares to understand what we won’t tolerate in our future🙏🏾otherwise we won’t have the wisdom that is needed. To all the woman out there you are loved & You are ENOUGH stay focused, and never lose who you are, that’s red flag. Abuse can be in all angles. Be careful and know yourself. • Verbal • Mentally • Physically • Spiritually • Financially • Emotional All these are in different categories but can be a nightmare, I Love you all stay away from NARSISSTIC men they will never change ever🥺😏
I was in an abusive marriage myself and I have been divorced for almost 12 years now. In 2019, I wrote and published a book about my life and I detail my marriage….My Book is called, “A Jealous Person Will Kill You, Literally!”
Thank so much! It’s tough, especially when my ex-husband is dragging me in the courts.. it’s like reliving everything again. “Not only did you verbal, emotionally and mentally abuse me in front of my kids, now you are building a case against me like I’m not a good mom.. 🥲. I hate I never called the cops, I hate I didn’t have enough money to get myself and attorney. And I hate that the people who said he was a good man did not see what was going on the home.. 🥲🥲 It’s a nightmare, I wish I can wake up from... please pray for me!!! ITS NEVER OKAY!!!!
Thanks for opening up and having courage to speak out--- people woulda never known b/c you smile and walk with head held high not knowing the pain inside your heart. 💟
Thank you Angela for speaking out! Love to you!💗
"You're not well, you have to make time" for self work ❤ Amazing way to put it. Thanks love
"I love myself more than this situation"
Hi Angela. Thanks for sharing. I would’ve never thought you would’ve gone they any type of domestic violence. It shows that violence does not discriminate! I was in a physically and verbally abusive relationship where I almost loss my life. I had no money 2 kids with the person, but I left! We had no food sometimes but I found a safe place to go! I pray for the women everyday that did not make it out!! You are so strong and beautiful! Thanks for your story:)
Almost want to cry because this is my life right now
@rochellew4472
3 жыл бұрын
You can overcome this! Take the steps to leave ! 💞💞💞
@charlenekennedy6082
3 жыл бұрын
Sending love and light
@ajawatkins5122
3 жыл бұрын
When you come to know whose you are and all that He has for you, you learn your worth and what you deserve.Seek the word of God and if you don't have the natural desire for it, pray and ask God to give you the desire to read his word. It will change your life and grow you into the woman that God created you to be. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. I bind every evil scheme from the devil that is being used to keep you feeling broken and fearful, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. You got this! Better yet, God's got this! Give it to Him.
@catinawilliams4645
3 жыл бұрын
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@NaomiK1
3 жыл бұрын
You've got to trust that there is a door open for you shut the door to your relationship.
Thank you Angela for sharing your story. Thank you for using your platform to spread this type of healing discussion that's often hidden by a lot of women.
Wow! I see her in a different light, and it’s shining!🙏🏽👏🏽💕💖
@mauritahowell1415
3 жыл бұрын
MORE BEAUTIFUL, HEALING RIGHT??? SOFT
Domestic, verbal and emotional violence crosses all social and economic backgrounds.
Thank you queen, I too am a survivor of domestic violence and I encourage all woman also men to share their stories because our survival stories will help others who are in it now to get the COURAGE to leave as well💪🏾💪🏾❤️🙏🏽
I haven't been physically abused. But mentally and emotionally in my last ship. It hurt so bad, so painful. At times I felt like I would have much rather be hit.😌 praying for anyone going thru to get thru it!
Thank you for your honesty and transparency... This will save someone's life...
Thank you for sharing your story Angela. This episode was super powerful and it touched my soul! My niece, just yesterday, was beat up by her child’s father and there is a warrant out for his arrest. My sister and her dad got her into another apartment and had her moved completely out last night. I’m several states away and wish I was there but my sister said that she and her dad has everything handled. I just want to be there to just hug and love on her and the baby. I don’t want to say anything negative about the boy I just want my niece to seek therapy. I want her to know none of this is her fault and that I’m here for her if she needs anything. My heart hurts so much.
Thanks for sharing ..🙏 life coach Tony Gaskins advised any woman going through domestic violence and dont have money and resources can leave the abuser and go to a Womans Shelter for help..they will get you to the next level of independence..🌻
I got chills just watching this ! Thank you for sharing. One day I’ll tell my story. I Thank God I’m still here. 😩🙏🏾💪🏾✨💕
This really touched me because I’m going through mental and verbal and emotional abuse. It’s so hard cause you think how could the one that says I love you treat you so wrong. I too have to seek therapy for guidance and pray for strength. Thank you Angela for your testimony. 💕
I always felt it was SOMETHINGGGGGG that cause a shift from when she was on her fathers show to when her pregnancy came about. Back then if she knew it or not she represented for us goofy silly always laughing girls that tend to get played out. Love you soooo much Angela 💙💙💙 ; thank you for opening back up again to us. Thankful even more you put YOU first! You allowed a lot of us to assume soooo much about you all for the sake of healing YOU FIRST to be able to speak out about what actually transpired on YOUR journey. Sending soo much love 💙💙💙💙✨💫🧿
A lot of woman is to embarrass to talk about this it’s not an easy subject to bring up thank you for Sharing
Felt this . Counseling and finding yourself
I have been there and unless you go through something like that, you truly don't/won't get it. I have been able to help many of my Soldiers through situations and the hardest part was not taking my own advice. For anyone going through any type of abuse, GET HELP! I was able to get stronger mentally by going through a therapy program and it has helped tremendously...as one continues to heal, continue to seek help.
"Knowing, and Learning your selfworth is also a huge accomplishment.It's the key, and the beginning of strength, courage and self-awareness".
This was truly heartfelt.Thank you for touching on this dire subject.
You just really never know who goes through abuse. Thank you for speaking out Angela so glade you found healing. I await the day I can truly be Happy Healed & whole. I pumped the brakes on my marriage, Domestic Abuse being 1 of the reasons. My spouse was bringing in more financially so I feel stuck. Don't make enough money to get my own place, no available shelters. I ask for prayer for resources for me & my children to rent an apartment. Thanks in advance. I'm a freaking Self Care advocate & health care worker, never thought id be in this situation. I'm getting through this because i love me enough to be better. We are getting through this Queens
Please pardon my informality on your page . But I follow your KZread channel and listened in as I am a Fan. Much respect to your entire family. I’m listening and like Wow !!! 😡 Can’t understand why a man would have the need to put his hands on a woman 🤷🏾♂️ People really don’t understand the impact of domestic violence. I’m so so sorry that you had to go through that !! I want to apologize to you Ms Simmons for your experience for it was not a representation of what real men do. 🙏🏾 So often in urban communities we have so many undiagnosed mental health issues and so many condoned behaviors that it becomes generational almost like a cultural conditioning if you will. You’re on point about the variations of domestic violence. The worst feeling in the world is to have someone that says they love you to tear you down and dehumanize you and make you feel unworthy and not enough. People don’t realize that Verbal abuse will tear you up , it’ll mess with your self esteem, your confidence and self with if you allow it , it’ll imprint what they impose to the point where you begin to believe it. Ive seen so many good people hurt and are not able to cope some turning to alcoholism, narcotics substances and over all unconscious behaviors because of someone else. However though domestic abuse is not limited to women !! Men are domestically abused and often times you’ll never know !! Men , know the signs of verbal abuse . I saw this growing up with my parent’s. I talk about it in my new book . In addition I experienced domestic abuse as a man . Men are more abused than you think !! We just so big and bad that we don’t want to tell nobody that she treated you bad ? I can talk about it as a man because I’ve been there !! I’ve been in situations and stayed in the name of love after being treated horribly. Being made to feel like I wasn’t enough , being made to feel like I had to compete with every other person of what I was supposed to be that just being a husband. I had to be homeless, and experience some real life stuff for me to come to the realization that I needed to open up . You can’t hold on to what your going through you have to seek help and or have a tight self care , self regulatory program where you’re growing through it .This is mental health Month folks please don’t go another minute in a bad situation!! Seek help !! Seek refuge also stay locked in to Ms. Simmons I’m commenting because I can identify and I’ve done the work and know 1st hand that with the right resources you can turn your life around in no time. Prayers up for anyone going through domestic violence and prayers to anyone who lost someone due to domestic violence 🙏🏾 !! #GreatVideo 💪🏽 #GodBless 🤍
@LifeChangePlans
2 жыл бұрын
Adrian, you are correct with your observations. Many individuals are unable to cope with the traumas of emotional psychological and physical abuse they have experienced in a relationship. The hidden costs of this are as you say alcoholism substance abuse and the deterioration of the physical and emotional well-being which in itself can lead to many types of health issues.
@PurpleGoddess24
2 жыл бұрын
I need help Thank you for your advice
@Ray-pp5qb
2 жыл бұрын
why are you coming over here in this video to highlight male domestic violence victims?!?? Make your video on your own page for that shit. This is clearly a video targeted to women and what they experience. And, don't try to act the the violence/rate of violence that women experience is on the the same level as men, cause its NOT. Men aren't being murdered, raped,battered like women are in these relationships. NOT EVEN CLOSE. you sound like a manipulative ass abuser to be honest. foh.
Her make up artist is the best flawless
I have NEVER experienced this. Ever. I have NEVER EVER had a man put hands on me or verbally abuse me in a relationship. And I've dated all kinds of men, all races and all walks of life. So I have NO understanding of this at all. But I'm always happy when women speak out on this because I know that takes courage. Best of luck to any woman who has experienced this. God bless you.
@markhatch9893
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of women instigate it too and then like the feeling of being a victim when a man finally had enough. And as a man, it's easy to see which men will be problematic, but a lot of women close their eyes and think they can change them or just like the drama.
@proudblackwoman4824
2 жыл бұрын
@@markhatch9893 Now that is just sad. Any woman in my opinion who enjoys drama that could lead to a physical assault with a man needs therapy.
I just want to thank you Angela for sharing your experience and for pointing a spot light on this topic.
It's alarming that so many of us have gone through this! If you have young boys, please teach them to respect women and not treat them like property or slaves. This has to stop!
Verbal abuse is the precursor to physical abuse and violence. Let's not negate that there a men who are also being abused by women. Domestic violence verbal or physical done to a woman or a man is unacceptable PERIOD!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. This resonates with me so much. I was in this situation. I thank God everday for getting me out. Prayer, patience, positivity, forgiveness, self-love, family, friends, and therapy continue to be blessings. To everyone you are a CONQUEROR and VICTORIOUS. 🙏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾💕🎉
I was abused physically by my children’s father for four years!!!! It was living hell! He chocked me until I almost passed away and that was a wake up call bc I didn’t want to leave my kids without a mother!
We need you Sis ! This is helping so many of US ♥️♥️
I’ve been going through it now after going through it in my last marriage which was traumatic, this new guy knew what I’ve been through n puts me back emotionally back in that spot, like suicide thoughts run through my mind daily n yes I hide it but whenever I’m alone I break down alone.. is something so awful I can’t really explain, my thoughts are if he’s ok treating me like this n saying the things he said are ok he sees me as worthless n I feel so worthless n no value, I feel so alone, today is going on 3 whole days without talking to each other he gives me the silent treatment over the stupidest things, I view myself as what he says I am, I have no confidence but the little strength I do have I’m trying to get out of this dark hole I’m in, I’m suffering so much in silence.
@traceykilgore8081
2 жыл бұрын
Ms. Jessa, Run!!! Run!!! If you have to go with Nothing!! You are beautiful, smart, valued, worthy and so great, you just have your light turned down at the moment!! Please don't do anything to yourself, sometimes if We hold on just a while longer, life can and will get Better. Your story is going to help so many other women get out and be free. Those women need you, You need you, So you Must live on!!!! Go Now, even if you have to call a shelter, get Therapy, Live with Family, But Go, You Will be Fine.... Bless you Dear Sister......
Wow! Thank you for being a voice! I love what you are doing. 💜 We need u 💕
emotional abuse exacerbated my anxiety-(that i didn't know i had) i used to have at least 1 breakdown a yr and not know why. i can remember some of the things he has said to me and still cry or i can feel the tingling in my hands and stomach from how he would aggressively handle me. we officially stopped dealing with each other last year we met in 2006/7
Tony Gaskin talked about this. He said it goes in three stages: I think the 1st is basics jabs like talkin slightly bad about you to your face or something than if you don’t check thtt it goes to 2. Emotional abuse (Thts when he purposely leaves his phone so you see the text from the other gal or runnin to the other room to ans a phone call and if you don’t check tht it or get out then it 3. Stage three physical abuse
My advice would be to create as much space and time as possible as fast as possible in the safest way. Put your pride to the side and ask questions.
Aww Angela so glad you over came that! No one would have ever known.
I think I will speak about mine also one day on my platform. Thanks for this, I know it wasn't easy, but it's greatly appreciated.💯💕👑
Angela I remember watching you grow up on tv with your family on Run’s House and you are beautiful young woman. Be grateful for your past journey and your journey to your divine purpose. Keep evolving into the woman God is preparing you to be.🙏🏾❤️ I know your family is proud of you❤️
I love what angel was thinking about she was thinking about the right thing some time people do need some help with the violence and need to stop with it do the right thing guys
Thank you for talking about it and being transparent I experienced this over 27 years ago. I was in denial for along time but like you said it is not your job to fix them. I thought if I loved him hard enough it would change, it didn’t. I finally left, never taking that kind of treatment again. Now happily married 23 years. Ladies you don’t deserve it, you don’t have to take it, you are enough. ❤️
Abuse no matter kind is never okay period. My daughter’s father was more verbally and emotionally abusive to me. He had the nerve and the audacity to tell me that there was no such thing as verbal and emotional abuse because I couldn’t call the police on him because of the way he was talking to me. He said that to justify and condone his actions because he was a manipulative narcissistic energy vampire. Once again abuse is abuse and just because it’s not always physical does not make it okay.
Was there for 15 years and 16 later I have been free and am strong 💪
@breyh.5090
2 жыл бұрын
Agree Jasmin. I AM FREE🙏🏽❤️
First in for most I have to commend you Angela for being so verbal and transparent about your situation given others the opportunity to live in the truth about there situations. Especially to allow them to think and understand what they’re actually going through without having shame, nor guilty not feeling embarrassed, not feeling stuck, not feeling mentally or financially dependent, not being manipulated into staying in a relationship. Allowing themselves to take the necessary steps into get their life back together. Having total control of what they want to shape and mold there future into. Understanding stop trying to fix the other person thinking that’ll fix the relationship and everything will be better it’s not sometimes the best thing for your own sanity in life is too remove yourself from the situation and allow it to take it’s course. Because life is too precious to allow somebody to take yours and do what they want or just simply take your life. Also let’s not forget there’s not only women that are victimized in a domestic violence situation. There actually a lot more men out here that’s going through the same thing but are to embarrassed and ashamed. I hope that your platform will welcome them as well everybody deserve to have clarity and a good mental stability to achieve happiness. So yes therapy and life coach is definitely a plus because you can be transparent and vulnerable without feeling judged. Keep up the great work Angela this is very detrimental to society in this day and age just turn on the news and you’re going to have a full understanding.
Thank you Angela!!!!
This was an eye opener ! Angela Simmons "You have blessed so many "Women " that have been trapped in Domestic Violence; and I am soooo grateful for your boldness & courage to inspire others to seek for help!! Praise the Lord for your honesty!!! Ps. The world would be a better place, if we as women would reach out for help!!! May God bless you always is my prayer! Thanks again! Respectful yours, DonNita Byers-Key 👌🙌💗🙏😊✌️
Sorry is a Sorry word; it's the first sign of trouble on the horizon. LOVE Yourself and know your worth!! Being alone wont kill you! Waiting on "God" to send you "Real Love" is "Worth" the wait❣ You'll know it's "Real" because you wont have to "Chase" it❣...I'm still single...and only had one relationship headed toward abuse...I shut it down🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I experienced it and I had to move to another country because he was trying to kill me and my unborn child. That experience made me focus on my career and not be with anyone. To any woman out there, it doesn’t matter the material, money you will get it all back. Your kids need their mama not burying them and be with out you. The world is very cruel these days. Make a plan, tell someone you trust, get professional help and leave.
I've lost 3 cousins due to domestic violence. They were killed and all had kids who are dealing with the trauma. I'm glad you were able to get out. To be able to forgive and still not release a name speaks volumes about you/ your character. Because I know I wouldn't be able to
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m a survivor myself! Overcoming Domestic Violence is the goal! The word ABUSE is not a positive one, to anyone who’s overthinking if it’s okay or not!
This deserves millions of views. Im so impressed by Angela. I didn’t know she’d evolve into such an inspirational, strong mother, human, and entrepreneur from watching her on Runs House.
Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable. It’s tough to be vulnerable just being a regular person, so I know that was hard for you ❤️. Been there before, 7 years of domestic abuse. But God, I made it out 🙏🏾. God bless you. I don’t know you at all, but I think this girl is authentically beautiful.
I am experiencing all of it with no support system from family at all this is the most hurtful thing I've ever experienced
@CillaRaieTV
2 жыл бұрын
Please stay strong🙏🏾 I was in the same boat it will get better
As a therapist and life coach, this is a great video to send to my clients. Thanks for your transparency and courage. I'm grateful you left and advocate therapy. God bless.
❤️ A real man and godly man will never put his hands on any woman. It’s very important to have a strong foundation in God when getting to know someone and getting to know their background; many people are under generational curses and operating with wicked spirits. When Jesus Christ is the Head center of an friendship and marriage, wisdom of God will bless the union. No prayer No power! My sisters pray and fast for a godly man. Thank you Angela for sharing your testimony!
I am so proud you are using your platform to encourage women that are in abusive relationship.
I was in it for 8 yrs. Thinking its not that bad, I can handle it, he will change. It never did.
It’s more of a spiritual warfare! When women and men abuse one another only means God was never in the relationship! I feel that it’s so important to pull God in the space of where your relationship lies!! Without God we can’t fight our demons which is why we all need to put God first! I am married to an amazing man of God because what we lose God restores! Amen 🙏🏾 be blessed 😇
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO USE YOU, TO BE A LIGHT TO THOSE LIVING IN A DARK PLACE 🙏💯
Thanks for sharing story👏🏾. Domestic violence doesn't discriminate with race, class, etc. Therapy is key to growth, journaling also helps with self reflection ❤️
You don't realise what you are going through until you LEAVE. ✅Most times when your love ones notice the signs and point them out. You feel the need to dig your heels in 💯
This will Help A lot of Us that have experienced this hurt
Good day just came across your channel I love you.This is a excellent video for young and old.I as a psychologist I can tell you have to put God first and seek professional help.Thanks for sharing Angela blessings.
I've been in same situations multiple times and still dealing with it and childhood trauma and I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and it's not easy for me. I wish I had a platform to tell my story and knew how to write a book about my life to help others
@monicamiller4274
3 жыл бұрын
WRITE THE BOOK IN JESUS NAME!.
@cocobossmoves1535
3 жыл бұрын
@@monicamiller4274 I don't know how to write it
@monicamiller4274
3 жыл бұрын
@COCOBOSSMOVES YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE OUT YOUR CHILDHOOD TRAUMA THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THAT LED TO YOUR DIAGNOSED DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY!. YOU WILL LIST ON PAPER FORMAT OR TECHNOLOGY DEVICE YOUR PAST HISTORY!. IT IS YOUR STORY YOU ARE SHARING GLORY BE TO GOD IT WILL HELP SOMEONE!. SHALOM SHALOM
@tanafaithrenay1111
3 жыл бұрын
You can look on KZread and get pointers on how to write and publish a book. Your book will be published in Jesus name.
@cocobossmoves1535
3 жыл бұрын
@@tanafaithrenay1111 thank you I'll try
Thanks for sharing your story.
This video spoke to me in so many ways... i just posted my domestic violence story on my channel in hopes of doing the same thing, inspiring women to get out of horrible situations and that we all deserve love. I'm happy you were able to overcome and heal from that relationship.