Intimate partner violence

Overview "This thesis is a memoir about my encounter with domestic violence. I was a teenager when I started dating a man who slowly ruined my life with manipulation, aggression, and both, physical and mental abuse. I chose to make this my thesis because I want people to understand that going through such trauma does not mean life itself is over. My abuser made me feel worthless, and there were often times when I considered taking my own life because of him. However, after seeking help, both from my...

Overview "I came to the USA as an accompanying spouse to my doctorate-seeking husband. Almost twelve months to the day after our arrival, my husband deserted me in Boston. Confused, far from my home country, and in the middle of a pandemic, I knew that the decision I made from that pivotal point would either build or break me. This thesis is a collection of personal essays exploring my experience prior to coming to the USA, my experience as an accompanying spouse, as well as attempts to forge forward...