‘It began with fluttering excitement, joy and a world full of possibilities. There was a slow chiselling away of me. I felt disbelief and foggy confusion, before the ugly reality of abuse dawned on me.’In Shattered to Shining, nine women and one male domestic violence survivor describe how they were shattered, as their home became a place where physical and sexual violence, emotional and psychological control dominated their lives. Through persistence and courage, they have risen a...

I did very dirty things with the cowboy for a very good cause.RonnieWhen I said I wanted something fun to ride for my birthday, I never imagined my best friend would buy me a cowboy. It’s part of a charity auction, and he’s my birthday treat. But from the way he’s looking at me, I’m his treat.After one filthy weekend together, I return to my boring life as a single mom and start my new job as the business manager for a near...