LIKE Becky, I was a victim of domestic violence.
Eventually my ex-husband was sent to prison for six months for assault. He refused to attend a domestic violence offenders’ course and I think even now does not believe he did anything wrong.
I have nothing but praise for Patricia Walsh and IDVAS, who provided much needed moral and practical support, including going to case conferences and court hearings with me.
It takes a lot of courage to leave an abusive relationship but, as Becky has demonstrated, it is possible to rebuild your life.
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