What My Kids Saw the Next Morning Still Haunts Me

About this episode

Erica Muniz shares her harrowing experience of surviving domestic abuse and the journey to reclaim her life.

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 Connect with Me: Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Hall

Guest: Erica Muniz

Topics covered

• domestic abuse
• survivor story
• resilience
• faith
• trauma
• personal growth

Keywords

• domestic abuse
• survivor
• resilience
• faith
• trauma
• personal growth
• marriage
• strength

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