How I survived domestic abuse

How I Survived domestic abuse

At fourteen years old, Cortney believed she had found her first love.

What began as a teenage romance soon became a nightmare of manipulation, control, violence and fear.

As the relationship spiralled into abuse, Cortney found herself trapped in a cycle of broken promises, intimidation and emotional turmoil. Even after becoming a young mother, the chaos continued, fuelled by addiction, anger and coercive control.

Feeling isolated and powerless, she struggled to imagine a life beyond the relationship.

But when her daughter’s safety was placed at risk, everything changed.

How I Survived domestic abuse is a raw and powerful memoir about surviving domestic abuse, finding the courage to leave and rebuilding a life from the ground up.

Heartbreaking, honest and ultimately inspiring, this true story is a reminder that even after the darkest storms, healing and hope are possible.

Because survival is only the beginning.