Invisible Aspects of Domestic Abuse
Having been the victim of domestic violence myself when a child, I invited the wonderful Cher Duncombe to be a Plum Tree Books guest blogger on this difficult subject which will always be of particular importance to me.
A slap, she went down. A kick, she crawled. A scream, he choked her. As she gasped for air, he stared into her eyes until the light dimmed and she fainted.
There is such a strong silence in abuse that most do not look for it even though some do see or suspect it may be happening. This is a true and courageous story told by a survivor. She was trapped in an invisible hell by an inhumane person. Domestic abuse is something we should be aware of and to have an understanding of what happens on the inside of such a nightmare. J.K. the secret keeper
