What My Kids Saw the Next Morning Still Haunts Me

I thought I understood what domestic abuse looked like until I heard Erica Muniz’s story.

In this episode of the Rollercoaster Podcast, Erica shares the reality of surviving a 15-year marriage, one that began with control and silence, and escalated. From being isolated from her family to enduring moments that nearly cost her life, her story is confronting, raw, and impossible to ignore.

But this isn’t just about trauma, it’s about faith, resilience, and finding the strength to finally break free.

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, this matters.

Watch now and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

Key Moments:

00:00 He Dragged Me by My Hair

03:12 The First Signs I Ignored

08:24 Locked in a Closet Pregnant

11:18 It Gets Way Worse

15:42 Dragged Across the House

19:18 “You Don’t Deserve the Bed”

23:28 The Boiling Water

26:18 Asking “Why Me?”

29:07 The Doctor Knew Something Was Wrong

33:20 The First Time I Fought Back

35:20 When it Stopped (Temporarily)

41:08 In the Car44:18 My Husband’s Reaction Today

47:02 What a Real Man Looks Like

50:56 Advice for Others

53:09 The Story That Shook Me

56:16 Turning Pain Into Purpose

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Connect with Erica:

Instagram: @erica_muniz_86 (https://www.instagram.com/erica_muniz_86/)