Season 1 · Episode 1
Nikki
This episode includes a survivor talking about abuse. Listen at your own pace, and pause whenever you need to.
Nikki highlights the strength that brought her through domestic violence and how she has been able to rebuild a life filled with joy.
[Rebuilding after domestic violence] brought out the best in me. It gave me an awareness of who I am and it gave me the strength to face every day, one day at a time.
About SISTERs Stories
In this series, SISTERs (Survivors In Service To Extend Resiliency) tell their stories of surviving domestic violence. SISTERs Stories offers a glimpse into their lives, beyond the stigma, myths and assumptions about survivors, and centers their strengths, resiliency, wisdom and varied paths to healing.
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All episodesIt’s what you do after this trauma that makes the difference in your life.
[Leaving] is going to be very hard and scary in the beginning, but if you stay true to it, it gets better.
We’re taught math, we’re taught reading, but we’re not taught how to have healthy relationships.