“Billy’s Nightmare” by Male 19
On the final day of #16DaysofAction, Male 19 reiterates the importance of reaching out in his short story about domestic violence at the hands of a parent. #HearMeToo
(Disclaimer: This is a fictional account.)
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“My Story” by Female 37
Female 37 speaks about her journey and struggles through domestic violence and starting her fight against it. #HearMeToo
“My Eyes Are Now Opened” by Female 27
Female 27 reflects on the ingrained anger, conflicts, and resentment that plagued her relationship with her mother over the years.
“I was just a kid” by Male 20
Male 20 narrates for us a true story of domestic violence survival and battling enduring scars. #HearMeToo
“Rap about my sister” by Female 21
Female 21 raises her voice to speak about the horror and helplessness of witnessing abuse towards a dear one.
“Tumeliamque Maledicti” by Female 31
What does abuse look like? Female 31 tells us how it affects lives and how easily it is dismissed and overlooked by people outside it. #HearMeToo
“I Wish” by Female 18
Hear Female 18’s story of how insidious violence and silence can be, and how reaching out can make a difference. #HearMeToo
“Drowning my Sorrows” by Male 17
Our third voice tells a harrowing tale of abuse, the struggle to cope, and turning to alcohol for support and respite. #HearMeToo
“Silence” by Male 19
The poem is an unsettling glimpse into abuse survival and the silence surrounding it, and the struggle of speaking up and reaching out. #HearMeToo
*Note: some may find this poem triggering.
“Frightened of the truth” by Female 26
As part of the MageQuill #16DaysofAction Project, we share a story each day from real voices about domestic violence, abuse, loss, and survival. #HearMeToo
