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Updated: 6:41 PM Nov 19, 2008
In Pursuit of Happiness: 1 in 4 Women Experience Domestic Violence
Violence against women does not discriminate. In a special series called, "In Pursuit of Happiness" we hope to bring to light the epidemic of abuse that affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, race, economic status, religion or educational background.
Posted: 9:30 AM Nov 19, 2008Reporter: Liz Hayes Email Address: lhayes@wsaw.com  In Pursuit of Happiness: Preview |
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One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
And the violence does not discriminate.
Liz Hayes spoke with three area women who took a stand after suffering years of abuse.
In a special series called "In Pursuit of Happiness" we hope to bring to light the epidemic of abuse that affects individuals in every community... regardless of age, race, economic status, religion or educational background.
The stories of abuse are heart-wrenching and awful...like Erica's.
She wishes to remain anonymous because of the potential danger she still faces.
"It just escalated to the point where he would be gone for days on end and i would be locked in this closet, and then he'd come back and he'd beat me because he'd be on drugs and he'd accuse me of having affairs."
But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
These three women say no more....and their lives are better than ever before.
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I am reading this special report with a heavy heart.. once agan the men that are victims of domestic vilonce are being ignored. I appreciate putting a light on for women who are ding abused, having been one myself, but WHERE IS THE 4 PART SERIES FOR TEH MEN THAT ARE ABUSED, THE ONES WHO HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN?!?! Why can't this area get the idea that women are just as capable of viloence and emotional torture?
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