This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Sheri's story about dealing with an abusive partner and learning to communicate in a healthy relationship. I think it is really important to tell our new partners about our past relationships, so we don't repeat the past but also they acknowledge  that there might be a reason why we act a certain way with confrontation or avoid certain things. Being honest can help you heal and thrive in a beautiful relationship like Sheri here! Sheri will be competing at the Miss Atlantic Beauty Pageant finals next April representing Wiltshire and we are super excited to cheer her on! 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge