Poisoned Society When Home Becomes A Battlefield

“I Begged Him to Stop”: A Survivor’s Story of Domestic Violence and Resilience

By Joyce Wangari Wairimu 

For many, childhood memories are filled with laughter and play. But for one survivor, those years were marked by fear, pain, and the haunting sound of a mother’s cries.

Growing up, Carrieh watched helplessly as her biological father violently abused her mother episodes so intense that at times he threatened her life with a knife. “I still remember those moments,” she says quietly. “I would cry until I had no tears left, begging him to stop.

These traumatic scenes became a dark shadow over her early life, shaping not only her childhood but the woman she would later become. The violence was not just physical it tore through the family’s sense of safety and love. Yet amid the fear, a resilient spirit began to form.

Today, she speaks out not just to share her truth, but to shine a light on the often hidden world of domestic violence. “No child should grow up thinking that love comes with pain,” she says. “No woman should have to beg for her life in front of Her story is not unique but by telling it, she hopes others will find the courage to speak, to seek help, and to break the cycle.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out to local support services or emergency contacts. Help is available.