Facialabuse - Stella Green - Pearly Beads Of - Pl...

Stella’s abuser had a particularly cruel habit of comparing her to a string of pearls. He would tell her that her tears were like pearly beads, beautiful and precious, but also fragile and easily broken. He would say that he loved her, but that she needed to be “fixed” in order to be truly beautiful.

Stella’s experience is not unique. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Facial abuse is a common form of domestic violence, and it can have serious and long-lasting effects. FacialAbuse - Stella Green - Pearly Beads Of Pl...

Facial Abuse: The Unseen Scars of Trauma** Stella’s abuser had a particularly cruel habit of

Facial abuse can have a profound impact on a person’s life. It can lead to physical injuries, such as broken bones, concussions, and scars. It can also lead to emotional trauma, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Stella’s experience is not unique