The South African “I” Stories experience: Speaking out can set you free

The stories are powerful narratives of the pain of abuse, and very often the triumph of surviving and moving on. What they share – the slow realisation of a deteriorating relationship; social and cultural expectations; concern for children; feeling like there is nowhere to go; decisions to leave and the challenges of standing alone; demanding change and the overwhelming desire to speak out – echo thousands of more voices across the country and the region.

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