I Wore A Mask For 12 Years To Hide It

Welcome to Unfiltered Stories, today we are speaking with Saundra, who suffered years of abuse from her ex-husband. After being beaten and left on the side of the road and then given an infection in her face, she was ready to give up on life. Luckily, she found her strength and now inspires herself and others every day. She is no longer a victim but a survivor.
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[@tinahardy9361]

If a man ever hits you, leave. He WILL do it again. If a man ever cheats on you, leave. He WILL do it again. If a man lies to you, leave. He WILL do it again. Something my father said to me on my 13th birthday.

[@jubimathew3169]

I only wish 😢

[@lonesomebeetroot3376]

My ex fiancé cheated on me and I found out and immediately called my father. He told me to tell him a new apartment complex he would pay the first rent and I would love there and he would be there first thing in the morning. He flies oit 9 hours to move me: the funniest thing I think I’ve ever heard ; he said he wanted my lingerie: my dad was like “oh you think it would look good on you?l. And dried eight up

[@anayarey7865]

​@@lonesomebeetroot3376 So your dad moved you?

[@lucineideamelia9340]

Sabias palavras😮

[@sharonbarker5751]

Excellent advice. Thank you:)

[@berylmorgan8482]

I grew up hearing my mother expressing how a woman should not accept or tolerate domestic violence so when I got married & had two children all was well..One day I had heard my husband yelling at my Mom & asked him not to disrespect my Mom. He then took off his belt saying what he intended to do to me.. Trust me I contacted an Attorney the very next day & filed for divorce. I never looked back. That was 35 years ago!

[@dianalove539]

👏 the audacity of men sometimes :/ really love to abuse their power :(

[@georgia8592]

❤

[@sandrafernandez3839]

Good on you!

[@stephaniewood1547]

Good for you!! ❤

[@bizzlebop1987]

That's how it's gotta go. Because once you start allowing it it gets worse and worse. People say "why don't they just leave." Sometimes people are financially dependent etc so they can't. But a lot of times it's bc they have been being a used so badly for so long they fear retaliation because it's happened before. It's such a sick cycle. Good for you to have the courage and resources to do that for you and your family. No one deserves that

[@Jacque727]

I'm so sorry for what you have been through. I am a DV survivor. My ex threw me out of a moving truck head first. All the bones in my face were broken, my jaw was wired shut for a year; had 3 operations on it. Had a closed head injury, was on life support, was in a coma for a month. Sandra, I am not comparing what happened to me to the horror you endured. Just know your not alone. Unfortunately, it happens way to often. I was fortunate in the fact that the hospital I was taken to was amazing hospital, Vanderbilt was an A1 trauma center, that saved my life. And beyond that, it was just a plain miracle. My head was bigger than my shoulders, and I didn't look human. Had lost skin to the bone. And I have almost no scars. I have very few deficits. I do live with pain, and some memory issues due to the head injury. But I did recover, and even became a DV counselor, public speaking and did fund raising for years. I am retired now. I wish you all the best. I know how difficult it is to share something so painful. Thank you for your strength. May you be blessed with all good and health and happiness. A fellow warrior, you are a warrior, not a survivor!!!!

[@Somebody86]

No one person deserves to be treated like this. It breaks my heart that you and Saundra from this video. Lived through something so horrible. I pray for all the best for you two and other woman like you. I hope that other woman can learn from your stories and do something before it’s to late. I send you hugs and many blessings. True woman warriors ❤

[@ellerbeerss1377]

I could not have finished editing my comment (up there) any better. So I agree w @Jacque727. TY both of u, both strong ladies. I a DS also. TY

[@Jacque727]

@@Somebody86 Thank you. If it helps even one person, that one less person suffering.

[@misstinahamilton5714]

You’re a miracle !!! I’m so sorry that happened to you 🙏🏽❤️

[@lesleywright2823]

♥️

[@Sc-dd6hb]

As a Canadian with universal healthcare it was SHOCKING to hear how the hospitals treated you. So wrong! I’m so glad your sister advocated for you, some people have no advocates.

[@kaycooper8196]

You mean in Canada your health care is free!? That's how it ought to be in the United States. Wow.

[@Sc-dd6hb]

@@kaycooper8196 We pay SLIGHTLY higher taxes than in the U.S. but yes, 100% taxpayer funder. Americans are brainwashed to fear anything resembling “socialism” ..,even though the U.S. already has many tax payer funded social programs…Universal healthcare would benefit ALL Americans but the rich elite are afraid of any kind of taxation, and they somehow convince those that NEED it the most (poor and middle class voters) that universal healthcare is “socialist” and evil. It blows my mind.

[@Onelightoftheworld]

No, their “free” healthcare is absolutely awful. Some things need to change in the United States but universal healthcare isn’t the answer. Obama Care turned things upside down for us. It made healthcare ridiculously expensive.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

@@Onelightoftheworld Obama care ended up this way because the gop roadblocked so much and whittled away at things in the program rather then help for the people's sake. It seems if it is not for the rich or corporations the gop wants to sabotage it until it is no longer effective. The gop is so blinded by their needed to "own the libs" that they forget their job is to work with the other side and compromise and make legislation to make people's lives better and our country better. Universal health care is great and much better the our way. Our outcomes are far lower then the other industrial countries with universal health care. Our costs are outrageous and unsustainable, our health care is doing more harm then help because it is getting where average people cannot afford it and yet, we get the lousy outcomes. My family in France have wonderful health care and it is, of course, universal. The health care is one of the best in the world.

[@buckfideniimd8546]

Nothing is “free” it’s a 28-30% tax on every working persons income. That’s why it won’t work in the US.

[@jbissainthe]

This has got to be one of the most devastating testimonies I’ve ever heard. Saundra, may God bless you🤗

[@mickiepisces]

Amen and Amen 🙏

[@Onelightoftheworld]

I love your comment! ❤

[@australianwoman9696]

Sadly it's a common story. I know of other similar testimonials, particularly from Pakistan where it's common for a husband to mark their wives by burning them accross the face & upper body. This is a CONTROL measure. In order to prevent the wayward partner from seeking attention from other men. They want their partner to be submissive & obedient. There was even one case where a man strung up his wife by her feet. And proceeded to blind her, cut off her nose, lips & ears. It was the only case where a woman successfully sued her husband for battery. 😢

[@jbissainthe]

@@Onelightoftheworld , such a gut wrenching story. I wish I had never seen this story, however, it’s people like me that can help spread awareness and hopefully dissuade other men from abusing the women in their lives. This is an abomination!

[@Onelightoftheworld]

@@jbissainthe I agree!

[@koalabear3427]

I am a survivor of DV. The most dangerous time was when I was leaving him. I truly feared for my life. Please ladies, be careful in relationships. If you feel something isn't right, if you see red flags, get out.

[@bernedettekuteyi3843]

OUR GREAT FATHER IN HEAVEN IS YOUR HEALER. NEVER FORGET THAT, MY COUSIN WAS MURDERED BY HER ABUSIVE COWARD HUSBAND

[@gatanegra8815]

Or stay away from relationships altogether. It´s even better.

[@thebohomom]

My best advice is DONT TELL THEM your leaving. I fled with my kids while my ex was at work

[@flavia8504]

What if your partner lives in YOUR house and he just wouldn't leave?

[@riggs20]

@@flavia8504 I would get out of the house if your fearful of your safety and then get a lawyer to help you evict your partner. Good luck to you whatever you do.

[@jazzya7383]

I am shocked that she stayed at the bar untill it closed. And no one called 911.

[@niloezhan910]

I thought the same😢 why didn’t anyone help at the bar and call the ambulance 🥺

[@Jlove-hf9xw]

Me too. I'm like "Why in the hell didn't they call 911 to report the attack?"

[@christinakara278]

If a man treats you badly, mental abuse, physical abuse.. Those are his problems. It is a horrific dynamic, every woman should be treated with respect! Thank you so much for sharing your survival, God bless you!

[@elsiereyes3340]

Thanks for sharing. So sorry. May God bless you n ur family

[@jeanamartin7311]

Amen, and don’t let a miserable man or abusive be your company that u keep… the misery is already his God bless u ❤

[@red_words]

Yeah and stop having babies with ungodly men and then expecting nice guys to pick up the pieces.

[@marydaniels9298]

An absolute survivor 🎉

[@user-qu4ey5yy3f]

"Every woman should be treated with respect." Shouldn't every human be treated with respect? Some human's behavior is undeserving of RESPECT!

[@lalakuma9]

It baffles me how some people could be so self-centred and abusive, her ex was a complete monster. I'm also confused how no one at the bar called 911 when they saw her injuries.

[@moooshie]

I guess they were just as much as evil as her ex husband was. They didn’t give a dam.

[@juliehurst3846]

All lowlives couldn't help themselves

[@juliehurst3846]

They are self centred so f leave them

[@juliehurst3846]

Would have been all drunk couldn't help themselves, total scum,

[@Jlove-hf9xw]

I'm confused too. Why in the hell didn't they call 911 to report the attack?

[@alicerafferty9595]

This is just a horribly sad story. It is unbelievable that this lady went through this miserable experience. So glad her mother took her kids in. Hopefully she was more loving to her grandkids than she was to her own daughter. The best part about this is that she was able to carry on. She stopped drugs and pulled herself together.

[@mekim4232]

Same with my mom, she is loving to my kids than ever was to me and I appreciate that a lot and in fact I think its the base of our mother and daughter relationship. I wish this lady all the best in life.

[@misstinahamilton5714]

She has unfathomable strength. I literally can’t believe it. Her ex husband is a scoundrel and so is the medical system that made this even worse.

[@KantoCafe715]

I haven't watched it all, but I could guess these injuries weren't from.the assault. Assault is terrible, of course. But that's not what can do this kind of damage.

[@misstinahamilton5714]

@@KantoCafe715 It was a severe infection she got after he hit her. And medical neglect. It’s worth watching the story. Either way if he hadn’t assaulted her this wouldn’t have happened .

[@helixmoore7636]

@@KantoCafe715 He is still 100% responsible

[@janellejulianajoy]

​@@KantoCafe715Definitely his fault, 100% His abuse led to the infection.

[@missKC19]

Scoundrel?! Wow! You are very polite!

[@h0rriphic]

Can we crowdfund to get her the very best therapy and corrective surgery available?? She has to be in pain and so, so traumatized. What an incredible beautiful courageous human. She is amazing. Survivors like this deserve our hearts.

[@dorcasirizarry5494]

Maybe she has a therapist now & maybe she has good medical now? I would love to know because indeed it would be a great cause! I think it’s so kind that u want to help!! I wish I had $$, I would love to reach out to ppl in need too. I’ve had cancer on & off for 18 years so I now have nothing except 2 great sisters (& their spouses)who let me & my daughter live with them. I say that to show, if everyone had great family, less ppl would be fighting these fights alone! Thank u for your big ♥️ Let me know if u find out anything about her present situation. 🙏🏼

[@dorcasirizarry5494]

@@chipmouse4921 Bless u for caring…sometimes being attached to the internet certainly gets a bum-rap for many good reasons but to think we all watched this story & our hearts were touched so we encourage each other, is an amazing thing!!! We don’t even know each other but love & goodwill blast thru the barriers of race, religion & borders of countries to be moved by 1 lady’s brave story & care & encourage each other…to me, that’s a beautiful thing!! Keep on believing everyone!! Love will find a way♥️

[@h0rriphic]

@@dorcasirizarry5494 I’ve tried looking and so far haven’t found anything…if you or anyone else that stumbles across this comment thread does please let us know!

[@h0rriphic]

@@dorcasirizarry5494 18 years?! Holy cannoli…that has to be rough going. Glad to read that you have two sisters helping you. Still, you’ve obviously been through a lot of suffering, pain, sleepless nights…I’m so sorry. I hope you are feeling better these days? 💙

[@baecee5586]

Why?? According to her, she squandered the money she won in a lawsuit on drugs. Go ahead. Crowfund to get her money so she can afford drugs again.

[@margitivanyi6039]

You are such an encouragement, Saundra, thank you!

[@tbong9293]

Agree!

[@gb3776]

Never stay in a relationship that you are being physically,mentally, or verbally abused. Leave quickly. You deserve much better. If you don’t love yourself you can’t love anyone else.💕

[@moodmeditation4458]

They follow you and finish you dont leave for other males. Male instincts. So better be aware who you are getting close with.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Leave, but don't tell them. Get out, get safe, get a new phone, move across the country if you can, if you can't, find a safe place with safe people. NEVER TELL THEM.

[@paulineveigas6976]

Well said👌👌

[@treatpeoplewithkindness5466]

@L. Kre excellent advice .. it is important to plan a exit plan safely

[@elizabethbathory6144]

@@moodmeditation4458 Avoid the male macho types...

[@mwatson77mw]

When she said "I had to really fight to want live again " hits home. Deep and powerful state.

[@helenwingeier]

You're a beautiful woman miss Sandra, and you are a survivor ! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jeanneratterman]

🥰💖🙏

[@dardavickers1422]

Don't wear the mask! Domestic violence for 27 years. Your story is so important and your life is so precious ❣️

[@GD-xc4wg]

♥️

[@lisaleftwich2040]

I'm a survivor of domestic violence, and I thank you for sharing this so the one's who say, and I've heard this many times, oh she must like it because she stays, that is the most degrading thing you can say to someone. Why not ask how can I help you.

[@maureenhuertas9264]

Thank you for saying that! I too am a survivor and that is one of the worse things a person can say. I was with my abuser from 14-28 😔 I knew nothing else and before I knew it, I was alienated from EVERYONE

[@annb3376]

I love how she has turned her mindset around “I’m not going to feel like that’s my problem anymore” very inspiring!

[@gogoma9522]

Her deformity was caused not only by her ex's violence but by the incompetence and negligence of the doctor who prescribed her those antibiotics. One thing leading to another: dv, addiction, medmalprac, depression, etc. 😮😢

[@natahliak7691]

I would love to hear her children's perspective on what they experienced through this all. As a parent and an ex functional addict myself I still struggle with self forgiveness to this day. My now adult daughter she's me as her hero but I always tell her not to say that because she should NEVER have endured this kind of childhood. Her reply was " neither should you, but you choose to beat the odds." I'm so proud of the woman she's become ❤

[@marthastrayton]

❤❤❤❤

[@misstinahamilton5714]

❤❤❤

[@misstinahamilton5714]

My mom wasn’t an addict but my dad was - but I witnessed horrific abuse against my mom from my dad and at times my dad beat myself and my siblings as well. I was always close to my mom but did harbor some resentment . Why did she not get us out of the situation so we didn’t have to grow up that way etc …. I educated myself as an adult on DV and other psychological aspects and it helped me understand tremendously. My mom and I had a talk a few years ago and it was the first time she said “ I should’ve never had you kids around that .” I had already forgiven her and let it go and she knows that. I think she’s a hero just like you are ❤

[@natahliak7691]

@misstina hamilton Thank you for you input on this and I am sorry you had tough childhood. I'm sure your mum is so proud of the beautiful and intelligent young lady you've become. I'm happy that you have both moved forward from this. It definitely is not easy. Sending hugs to you and your mum. 😘

[@misstinahamilton5714]

@@natahliak7691 thank you. And I’m proud of you as a woman and a mother 🙏🏽❤️

[@Michaela-ub4ue]

She's so inspiring and beautiful inside and out

[@jeannineterese1037]

It’s crazy all this happened from an infection from being punched.

[@Mia-es1rp]

I thought I had missed something and had to rewatch the beginning again to hear what caused it...but wow I had no idea that was possible either.

[@treewitch666]

@@Mia-es1rp she was lying in the street for a while, she doesn’t say what kindof conditions she was in but with open wounds in the street who knows?

[@dorcasirizarry5494]

Well I think the drugs/alcohol made her not feel the pain so she was able to go home & sleep where other ppl would feel it immediately & would run to get medical help. It had a chance to get much worse during all that time. The rest of the damage seemed to happen from the lousy hospital that sent her home like that with a medicine she had an allergic reaction to. It sounded like parts of her face must have had long time periods with blood flow cut off to them so they literally died!! That had to have been why they had to cut sections off. I don’t think the drugs/alcohol had anything to do with the actual original injury but they kept her from running to a hospital. So sad 😞

[@luvmyangels3]

I didn’t even know this was possible! Horrible how the medical community can be sometimes too. 😢

[@drucshlook]

Internal bleed that trigger necrosis And of course a shitty ass doctor. But I think since covid people are more aware doctors are just like everybody else. 90% of morons and 10% of smart talented individuals.

[@Kristenm28]

💜 I'm so sorry this happened to you.

[@Liz_678]

So glad you sued that Dr. He deserved it! You are so strong and brave. It has been a long struggle, but, you made it. So glad you are sharing your story about domestic violence 👏🏻❤. God bless you🙏🏻

[@thegmom7812]

Wow !! The strength it took to survive all that and come out of it still able to smile is incredible !!! May you be blessed with a joyful life 😊

[@purfecteaz]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. I wonder if the justice served and your ex husband got what was coming to him.

[@carolhutchinson7763]

No mention of the police being called. He deserved to have happen to him what he did to her and it's a real possibility. I used to work with the homeless and have been told by ones who were in jail that they and others will beat up a man who beats up a woman or child.

[@helensadeik400]

@@carolhutchinson7763hand to the public 🥵

[@prettylove621]

I’m sorry this happened to you , you are a strong woman

[@sherrytownsend00]

Why were charges never filed against your Ex- husband?

[@morrisonscott702]

Hello how are you doing?

[@user-qk2pv7uu5g]

Charged for doing drug

[@berniecolling3697]

Maybe she was afraid to do that.

[@luvmyangels3]

I cried hearing this story because I too survived domestic violence. Mine started from age 17-28. I am blessed I did not have physical scars or get into drug abuse like my abuser. I do have pain from being his daily punching bag and surviving what I believe were concussions from blows to the back of my head but I am alive! The trauma that still exists is in my mind because it’s very hard to be unaffected by someone constantly telling you no one loves you and you are a waste of air. I would say parents make sure you spend lots of time with your kids & show them how valuable they are! I put my whole life on hold to stay at home with mine. My Mother was always gone working, my Dad left us when we were little. Parents if your child is in an abusive relationship KEEP SHOWING UP, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CHILD SAYS! They need you! Don’t ever walk away saying “ they continue to put themselves in that situation “. It’s very hard to leave abusers , not only are the women terrified ( as they should be), many times they don’t have HELP, or the abusers come begging for them how they CANT LIVE WITHOUT THEIR VICTIMS. If your abuser is the ONLY ONE giving this message of they need you…. so easy to believe it’s love. Maybe they will change. A big misconception about abusive relationships is that you don’t have great times with your abuser. It’s those great even romantic times that push you to keep enduring the bad times. Sandra thank you for your courage and honesty telling your story! I’m so glad your alive & healthy for your children & you learned that you have to face that trauma head on. There is no option not to feel it. This is why I am going to school for psychology to help victims of violence, like my former self. It is an epidemic and no one does anything. Everyday on the news you hear murder suicides of families because of abusers. These cowards think of only themselves. Mine was delusional. There is serious mental illness behind it, I’m sure of that. God bless the survivors and protect our daughters Lord. Heal our minds & spirits from all the trauma. 🙏🙏🙏❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@somethingspecial1415]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤May God always bless and protect you,I'm glad to know that things are better with you now❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TK-rt6il]

Thank you for surviving. May you and your children heal from all the pains you’ve gained. My prayers will go out to you and all those who are victims of domestic violence.

[@GD-xc4wg]

♥️

[@blahblahblah1988]

I knew Sandra when I was a little girl!! We met her through our church I believe. So crazy seeing her pop up on my feed! I’ve only ever seen her with her mask on. It’s incredible to see her bravely telling her story❤️ Wishing her all the best! Thank you for sharing your story🙏🏻

[@GD-xc4wg]

♥️

[@yookim7737]

God bless you, 🙏I'm also Korean American & have been where you were once & luckily I survived!! I'm 50 now with 2 grown girls who are angels, I do feel lucky I got away from that life now I'm sober & happy 🥰❤️!! Love you Saundra🙏😇

[@EM-ub3hn]

Thank you for telling your story!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hellekimery9537]

What courage she had. As a typical mom, we think of our kids

[@eileensloat4029]

What a woman! Congratulations on Tom London surviving and being a good mother despite the awful circumstances you experienced. Respect and best wishes to you and your family from London, England.

[@monicalisa2597]

Saundra you are an incredible & resilient woman!!! Always be proud of who you are and all the hardships you overcame 💪

[@brandonwilliams4050]

Its so horrific what happened to this woman. Her husband is evil of course, that doesn't even need to be said, but what just blows my mind is the atrocious behavior of the hospital, medical teams. The dismissal of her condition and casually condeming her to death is inhuman. My mother is a retired doctor and she has told me similar (thankfully rare) stories of such lack of empathy to patients, but they never cease to horrorify me.

[@joannsmith3589]

I am glad you did not drive off the cliff... that would have meant: giving the power to your ex-husband and everybody that did you harm. But you prevailed. Beautiful story. You rose above it all. Congrats. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@tbong9293]

We’ll said!

[@cookiesnmilk9200]

You beautiful lady are an absolutely gorgeous person with life full of dreams. I'm so proud of who you are and what you've become. Stay strong darling and continue to thrive in life.

[@feliciavalencia5129]

When I was like 19yrs old my little brother who was 18 at the time told me that I don't understand what he feels for his 1 baby mama because I don't know what love is...and I just remember telling him love isn't supposed to hurt you in any kind of way love is supposed to support you tell you when your wrong and make sure your happy....thanks for your testimony!!!...

[@dianawade4953]

You found love, when you found yourself. Stay strong, you are beautiful. Sending you a BIG HUG !

[@kathleenwest7797]

You're a survivor who has enormous courage.

[@annaalquitela1731]

You are NOT a victim. You are a SURVIVOR and now an inspiration to all who experience pain at the hands of an abuser. Keep Strong and God Bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@christinejones1721]

That man should have gone to prison!! I am so happy that you got through all that. I hope your life is good now. You are an inspiration.

[@marthastrayton]

You are a survivor, you are a star, you are a winner!!🎉 May God bless you all the days of your life!! ❤

[@gurubhaikhalsa9337]

I'm a DV survivor also. Thank you for sharing your harrowing experience. We are no longer victims. Bless you.

[@carolr7962]

Your story fills me with horror. I'm so sorry for the pain and agony that you went through. God bless you and your family.

[@phironcjones4057]

Praying for you & your family. Thanks for sharing your testimony with us. You're very special! Staying strong beautiful soul.❤️🙏

[@jleigh4886]

I watch KZbin on an Amazon Firestick and can't comment there. So, I jumped onto the laptop to tell you how proud I am to know you, Sandra. What a beauty you are! Keep going!

[@maylingm34]

You got through this you strong survivor!! 💪 Sending love and prayers your way 🙏 ❤

[@chasing_good_music488]

Thank you Saundra!

[@cherylbaker3353]

Such a brave precious woman she’s just amazing. I have so much love and respect for her!!!

[@morrisonscott702]

Hello how are you doing?

[@ayeahkohkoh3320]

Sandra, I admire your bravery. You are definitely a survivor.

[@np700]

The USA sounds like a nightmare, like it's failing their patients who they are meant to protect and care for. Provide them with universal health care and let people get treated and not have to consider payment/insurance like this. She was failed by her parents, failed by her 'husband' and failed by the medical providers. I'm so glad she could face her trauma, and face her own actions and own up to them and grow into the beautiful and wise person she is today.

[@Sc-dd6hb]

Yes, I’m Canadian, I was SHOCKED! She was lucky to have her sister advocate for her…but not everyone has an advocate.

[@yoyol4447]

They treat ppl who are known to be doing drugs like shit everywhere they go,is some kind of usa corrupt government operation that includes corrupt FBI and even churches.they say they do these fuck up things to addicts to help them and stop drug addiction and suffering but they just make it worse for them.hospitals and churches make money from government grants and insurances they have on these poor souls

[@happyface3216]

@@Sc-dd6hb my dad lives in Canada (Alberta) they aren’t much better with their long ass waiting lists.

[@Flor_de_Luna]

Y’all only ever hear the bad. We have had excellent healthcare. My daughter had cardiac ablation without a the long wait times in Canada. She then had excellent care for her high risk pregnancy that cost $2,000 out of pocket and that was for 24 hour care for 2 1/2 months. The good is just never talked about.

[@GoAskAlice23]

This was 28 years ago. Today, you can get a restraining order against anyone who has hit you immediately. The police take physical assault seriously.

[@ashton1952]

So amazing, so positive for everything you've been through. You're helping a lot of people, you really care about others and that's beautiful. Powerful message, thank you for having the courage to share.

[@morrisonscott702]

Hello how are you doing?

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I feel so sorry for this amazing lady . How can anyone disfigure someone else . She is a brave , courages and positive person .

[@morrisonscott702]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@zhenxinbei726]

I also am a DV survivor.After being beaten several times, I got out. I feel for women that have no support system, because without it,, I would have stayed and died. You are so brave to face all your life's lessons ... Some women never get to that point because it's too painful and so they stay. I'm glad that you made it to that point. It takes a lot of courage to get where you are. Thank you for sharing your story, stay brave and continue being awesome, Sondra!

[@arohanui66]

You are a amazing women. Thank you for your story.

[@cathytrottier8944]

My mom was a victim of DV , very evil things were done to her including 2 miscarriages courtesy of my father, and this was in the late 1960's into the early ' 70s . The police did nothing.

[@marciarussell787]

Thank you for telling your story. Abused women need to hear this story. He could have killed you.

[@barbaracarmichiel7369]

You are not just brave but a hero. Thank you for sharing this extremely important message. So happy you are a survivor. Drugs and Domestic abuse sometimes go hand in hand

[@khazzeo]

This is so sad.. she seems like such a nice lady too. She didn’t deserve that and no body should go through that..

[@The373887]

You are amazing telling your story I've been a victim of domestic abuse your story shows we as victims of domestic abuse shows we can tell our story

[@jamiedean4983]

Very honest and interesting. You are a beautiful person. The world needs more people like you. Thanks from Sweden. ❤❤❤

[@user-vn9td5qc8u]

YOU'RE a beautiful person inside and out. God bless you.

[@vivianevenancio6502]

The level of self awareness and self responsibility this woman has is astonishing. Just an awesome human being, brave to the core!

[@monasanchez4937]

You are so brave many many blessings to you!!!

[@hazelm3002]

Hopefully her ex husband was charged. I can’t imagine how he can get away with this

[@noirefit5954]

I’m so glad I left my abusive ex. I thought he would kill me. Glory be to God.

[@YeshuahouseofIsraelnew9081]

I am so sorry for your pain, your experience and this horrific experience but you are beautiful inside and out because you are a survivor and inspirational and a teacher to all of us about the definition of love

[@prissilou]

This has got to be one of the most horrific stories I have ever heard...I pray that God will continue to help this poor woman...

[@celiamartn9664]

You still have beauty inside and out don't worry his day will come

[@TheAnti-heroProverbs]

You are a survivor and beautiful.

[@user-oz1qy3hg9m]

I was a DV survivor too. I am so sorry that you’ve been through so much. I admire how you did everything to pull yourself through. Stay strong and be safe❤️

[@roseguzmanchin]

You are one of the most bravest women I have yet to meet. Thank YOU for sharing your valor. Blessings and hugs from above. OX

[@morrisonscott702]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@kimberlythomas8303]

Dear Saundra, thank you so much for sharing your story. You’re strong, courteous, beautiful woman. I’m so sorry about what you had to go through. I can’t even imagine. You’re story inspired so many women out there. It’s not easy to be transparent and vulnerable. I’m so proud of you!! Thank you for speaking out 🙏 bless your heart

[@jeanneratterman]

💖💖💖

[@katypeters7000]

Funny, I barely see her scars. She is so healthy and vibrant that I when I'm listening to her telling her story she feels like the beautiful woman she once was and will always be.

[@VelvetyMoon]

Love this.

[@barbarawolcott6999]

Sandra, you are so strong…far stronger than you can imagine! Your story hopefully is a wake-up for women in a bad relationship! Bless you!

[@DavidL-wd5pu]

Im sorry for your loss. She's come a long way. And grown so much. Congrats!!

[@jazzya7383]

You are so strong! God bless you 🙏🏾

[@Crystal_chill]

Wow. What a true survivor 💜✝️

[@WendyBagnall-sz5tc]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, you have so much strength and courage! Xxxx

[@jackyparrott]

Thank you for being courageous to share your testimony.

[@havenly6133]

You're so strong! This story is so heartbreaking

[@carolmiller8811]

I am so very sorry for what you and your children have endured. Thankfully, all of you survived and you are warning other women. I hope that they take it to heart and escape. Bless you for your tenacity and that you found a reason to live.❤️‍🩹❤️

[@rhiannas1355]

Sandra, your story resonated to my core. I’m so happy you made it through. I’m sure you know this already, time to thank yourself for having infallible willpower.🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sylviawilson8769]

Thank you for being so brave. I am happy you are still here and you ate helping others.

[@rickitait4110]

Lots of love to you lady! Welldone!

[@jenjay71]

That's an awful lot to go through. What an amazing woman, much love to her ❤

[@ms.miraclewalking982]

God bless you Saundra you are beautiful and your scars show how strong you are and what you've been through. You are a miracle may God continue to bless you each day❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏.

[@josephgodfrey7953]

What an amazing woman you are!! I don't think I have ever seen someone as brave as you. You are truly a blessing to others. You sweet angel what you lived through. Remarkable!!!

[@staytrue6232]

It's an inspiration that you're so brave and have risen above the horrific abuse you had to endure and became the voice to help others in similar situation. May you continue to find peace within yourself and live a happy life. Thanks for sharing.

[@kellytew107]

Just want to thank you for telling your story, as painful as it has been. I’m so glad that you’re doing better and you’re healthy. Sending love!! ❤

[@kimsule5169]

You are so BEAUTIFUL!!! You were able to survive this horrific ordeal for a reason ; to be able to share your story and help those who are in similar situations. You have an amazing personality !!

[@peachrose-py5iy]

I WATCHED MY MOTHER BEING ABUSED BY MY FATHER FOR YEARS. I KNOW THE SIGNS AND I SAW IT COMING A MILE AWAY WHEN I WAS WITH A SOLIDER. I DID NOT WAIT AROUND FOR NOTHING EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT WORKING. HE DID NOT RAISE A HAND, THEN, BUT HIS WORDS WERE THE FIRST HINT AND I TOOK IT.

[@hbombstatic]

Why are you screaming at us??

[@MF-ty2zn]

What were the words?

[@tj.4079]

​@@hbombstatic stop being so damn petty.

[@hbombstatic]

@@tj.4079 It"ss not being petty. In this day and age EVERYONE knows that all caps is screaming. And there is never an acceptable excuse for ignorance. People have an obligation to learn etiquette, including online etiquette. That's why it is taught to children. Screaming, which is what all caps is, is unacceptable and rude. Pointing that out is not petty. It is absolutely necessary that ignorant people be made aware of their ignorance and that people screaming online be informed of just how obnoxious their typing is. You're the problem with the world today, way too lenient and laxadaisical. Eventually you will learn that if you give people an inch, then will take a mile. Every single time. You need to be vigilant against ignorance and immediately nip it in the bud when you encounter it. If you don't, it grows like a weed... Stop making this world a worse place to live in than it already is. And please. PLEASE don't breed.

[@jeanneratterman]

Likely choices: possessive, clingy, sarcastic, demanding, critical, dismissive of feelings, controlling… add alcohol and drugs? Get outta there!

[@ven3547]

May God bless you for your strength. Your ex-husband was evil. No one deserves to be treated the way he treated and abused you. I pray 🙏 for positive energy and a beautiful life moving forward for you and your children. ❤️

[@ritamozley5463]

🌼Thank you for sharing Saundra! 😢 May God bless you and yours🥰🙏

[@tngal121]

Bless you Saundra 🙏. You are a strong woman. Thank you for sharing your story ❤.

[@JJW77]

You are a brave woman Saundra. Thanks for sharing your story with us...