“There are 1 billion of us globally impacted by Childhood Domestic Violence – one big family, all struggling together.”
– Brian F. Martin, Founder, Childhood Domestic Violence Association
You Are Not Alone – 1 in 7 People Experienced CDV
If you grew up living with domestic violence in your childhood home, you may think it is an experience only you have faced and no one else will get it or relate. But the truth is, hundreds of millions across the world grow up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) – 1 in 7 in fact. Globally nearly 1 billion lives are directly impacted. You are not alone.
275 Million
growing up with domestic violence
725 Million
were impacted as children
15 Million children
impacted by CDV today
40 Million adults
were impacted as children
Here Are Just a Few Stories of CDV
Meet some of the people who have shared their stories of CDV to help others who are struggling find their path toward healing. Their stories were featured in our 2017 NYT Bestseller, INVINCIBLE.
Chelsea’s Story
“Because of what I went through, there’s nothing I can’t do now. I have already faced so much fear in my life, everything else seems so small in comparison.”
Roger’s Story
My life almost ended on that hot August night. But it didn’t. It helped me figure out what I wasn’t going to be, and what I wasn’t going to do with my life
from that night on.
Carlie’s Story
“Our childhood taught us LIES such as that we aren’t worthy and that we are alone. But we’re not. We are strong and we can overcome this past.”
Did You Experience Childhood Domestic Violence?
If you or someone you care for experienced CDV, it had a significant impact on you/them – whether you/they realize it or not. Learn more…
Due to the very low awarenss of CDV (<10%), most do not realize they were impacted, so they’re unable to find a path to overcoming the impact because they’re simply unaware. AWARENESS is the first step.
The second step is to SHARE. According to experts, talking about it is one of the most effective ways to overcome the impact – because conversation transforms the meaning. But due to the long-standing stigma and code of silence, sharing is the thing we’re most reluctant to do.
If we do not share, we remain trapped in our childhood. So consider sharing today – with yourself in a journal, with a caring other you trust, or with us below. Your story can both inspire others to start their healing journey and empower yours. Below are also more stories and more steps you can take to start transforming your life.