Overcomingabuse Stories

A collection of poetry written by Julia K Rouse about falling for someone and cheating on your long term lover because of a hunger for something more.

I was a girl who went through a lot of pain at a very young age, my parents died, I was taken, abused, after feeling so loved, I was beaten, bruised, and a mess and this is the story of how I chose my own life, my own ending and the path that lead there was beautiful and hard but so worth it! My name is Bella and I choose my story, do you choose yours?

He's a shadow, haunted by a past he can't escape. She's a sunflower, determined to bring light into his darkness. When their worlds collide in college, can her sunshine break through his walls, or will his shadows consume them both? A story of healing, hope, and an unexpected love that blooms in the face of trauma.

A story about my suffering finally ending, today.

~Mild trigger warning. Story depicts abuse by a guardian, drugs, cutting, and depression.~ Faelan Lovette has narrowly escaped death at the hands of her abusive aunt and uncle. Now, she's finishing out her high school education at the house of her eccentric, reclusive grandmother in a new town. Only, there something weird about the town, weirder even than her who sees things other people don't. And why can't she take her eyes off of that one boy? The tall boy with the serious face and piercing blue eyes? And why does he keep looking back?

Self Help

In the world of Michrinor, Ava, a young girl haunted by shadows from her past, embarks on a quest for truth, redemption, and love. Battling inner turmoil and external threats, she discovers a magical realm where her courage and compassion are tested. Guided by memories of family, she encounters characters of heart and darkness-each shaping her journey and revealing hidden destinies. Ava must confront creatures from ancient tales, navigate treacherous lands, and ultimately face her deepest fears to reclaim the light lost to a past riddled with pain. At the heart of Michrinor lies a story of love's power to overcome darkness, of familial bonds that endure even through the heaviest trials, and of a young girl finding strength in vulnerability. Her journey, woven with themes of forgiveness and hope, speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the undeniable magic of believing in oneself.

As a child she played with them, fought for them. But now the Mixies are being hunted to extinction. And Tatiana is their only hope. When Eighteen-year-old Princess Tatiana is shamelessly betrayed by her best friend, she does the single thing that could cost her life; she leaves the Palace walls. The one choice catapults her into the harsh reality of the darkness within Terrene- the kingdom which should belong to her. Mixies are being routinely massacred and even regular citizens live in fear for their lives. Tatiana knows she must take the throne, in fact it's the only thing that could save her people, but the treacherous shadow games of her father's Lead Advisor keep her paralyzed from ascending. Until she meets Revi. A Mixie himself, Revi's fiery compassion ignites a protective flame of confidence within Tatiana and for the first time, she believes she could actually overcome her nightmare. But Revi has secrets of his own, secrets that send Tatiana's already crumbling world upside down. What seemed right becomes wrong and the things that seemed evil... might very well be the things that can liberate her people. Can she save the Mixies? Or will the nightmare within the walls of her home destroy her before she gets the chance?

A series of creative writings from a man coping with a mid-mid life crisis.

North Carolina native, Cisely Matthews has seen and suffered much in her twenty-two years of life, and she has the scars to prove it. When amazing blessings come to her, she wonders if she will ever feel worthy enough to deserve them. Australian-born Ingo Kelly is thrown for an emotional loop when he visits his aunt in Utah and meets Cisely for the first time. He falls for her hard and fast. But getting her to accept his love is a challenge he is more than willing to take on. Adagio St. John is Ingo's best friend and the two are as close as brothers. When Adagio travels to Utah from his home in Italy to attend Ingo and Cisely's wedding, he is overjoyed that his friend has found happiness with such an amazing woman. He hopes he can find the same happiness one day and end the loneliness he struggles with on a daily basis. There are prospects aplenty, but none of the shallow beauties can capture his heart. When love does finally come to Adagio, will he allow himself to embrace it or continue to go it alone? The Saga Loved by Readers Worldwide!

Growing up in a world of scarcity, judgment, and conditional love, Nia learns early that survival isn't just about food-it's about fighting to be seen, heard, and loved. From a childhood marked by neglect and body-shaming to the discovery of inner strength, faith, and self-worth, Nia's journey is raw, emotional, and deeply human. This is a story about hunger-not just of the stomach, but of the heart-and the courage it takes to overcome trauma, find one's voice, and embrace life fully, even when the world seems determined to break you

Some stories are whispered in silence. Others are carved in ink. The Painted Glass Girl is the story of one girl's fight to turn broken pieces into something unforgettably whole. ....

This is a chapter of memoir I plan to write about my experiences. As I begin my transition from Highschool to university, many plans I once created for myself are arising. This chapter invokes why I always wanted to join the military and why the act of murder is the main reason.

This is just pretty much a collection of my poetry and the fanfiction (or one shots). Please don't steal my work.

On my 18th birthday, I made the hardest and most liberating choice of my life-I left behind the abuse and control of my childhood to build a life of hope, safety, and freedom. This is my story of survival, resilience, and finding the strength to reclaim my voice and my future.

9-year-old Lily is an Arsenal academy player with a quiet passion for football and a past she'd rather forget. Trapped in an abusive foster care home in North London and grieving the loss of her father to cancer, Lily walks alone through life - and to training - with no one truly in her corner. Until one freezing night changes everything. After running away from yet another brutal confrontation at home, she's found shivering in a park by none other than Leah Williamson - the England captain and Lily's childhood hero. Taken in for the night, Lily finds herself wrapped in a warmth she hasn't felt in years. But healing doesn't come easy. As Leah becomes more than just a temporary shelter, Lily must learn to trust, to speak, and eventually, to believe in the kind of love that feels like home. A slow-burning, emotional journey of pain, recovery, and the unbreakable bond that forms between two hearts - one lost, and one willing to help her find the way back.

FORMERLY TITLED "TRIAL BY MARRIAGE" Emma--a successful book reviewer with a forgotten dream of becoming a novelist. Tom--the CEO of a non-profit with a loving family that can be a royal pain. When Tom proposes a 6-month marriage contract, he and Emma will see if their relationship can survive the trials of their very different realities or if it will fold under pressure. TOP RANKINGS: #1 royalromance #1 healthyrelationships #1 booklover #2 lovestories #2 friendstolovers #21 grief #60 anxiety