Domestic Violence, Breaking the Silence, Releasing the Cycles Today

Claudette Lyons
Aug 19, 2025
2 min read

By Claudette Renee Lyons, Certified Hypnotherapist | Krav Maga Instructor | Creator of The Veilbreaker Method

Domestic violence doesn’t just leave bruises on the skin, it imprints fear, confusion, and shame deep into the subconscious. For too long, survivors have been told to stay silent, to carry the weight of their trauma alone, to feel embarrassed for enduring what no one should ever have to.

Let me say this clearly:There is no shame in surviving. There is only power in rising.

The Cycle Must End

Domestic violence is not just a personal tragedy, it’s a systemic wound. It repeats across generations, cultures, and communities. The cycle often begins with silence, continues with isolation, and ends with resignation. But it doesn’t have to.

Breaking the cycle means reclaiming your voice, your body, and your mind. It means transforming fear into fire, and pain into purpose.

Healing the Brain, Reclaiming the Body

As a hypnotherapist and self-defense instructor, I’ve seen how trauma rewires the brain. Survivors often live in a state of hypervigilance, where the nervous system is constantly bracing for danger. This isn’t weakness, it’s survival.

But healing is possible.

Through hypnotherapy, we can gently reprogram the subconscious, releasing the grip of fear and restoring a sense of safety. Through Krav Maga and trauma-informed movement, we reconnect with the body, not as a battleground, but as a sacred space of power.