After stupidly falling for a lie to get me back in his grasp, I spent 3 months being held in a motel room against my will by my extremely abusive husband. 3 months of abuse that turned quickly into near nightly sexual assault. Finally, after realizing I was pregnant and terrified more than I’d even believed possible, I got the courage to sneak my cell phone from under his pillow. Resulting in my rescue, by my mother and sister, Memorial day 2013. Besides confiding in my Ob/gyn, it took me a year to admit to others the abuse I suffered. I even had to fight legally for the custody of my son, whom I have birth to in November 2013. A child conceived through rape, by a man who is a monster. It’s been almost 3 years and I still suffer daily. I have heard it all. How it was “his right” or how I was embellishing my story. How nice of a guy he’s always been. How he’s had a rough life and it wasn’t his fault. It was the drugs /alcohol that drove him to do it. But I survived. I lived through the nightmare and I get stronger with every doubt and accusation.
— Alicia McDermott
Alicia,
You are such an inspiration. Your words give voice to the suffering and the reality of spousal assault. You offer hope to others who have dealt with similar situations by showing your vulnerability and your resilience. You are so strong and so incredibly brave. Light, love, and solidarity, Alissa