In Pursuit of Happiness Part 1: 1 in 4 Women Experience Domestic Violence
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 Pursuit of Happiness: Domestic Violence Kills
There isn't a person in the world who doesn't know someone whose been dramatically affected by domestic violence....whether they're aware of it or not.
We share the journeys of three women who found themselves beaten, battered and bruised, but as Liz Hayes explains, they've escaped from their abusers and are now finding themselves smiling once again.

In Pursuit of Happiness: Davene's Story, A Lifetime of Abuse
Imagine growing up surrounded by abuse. It's much more common than you might think.

We bring you the story of Davene, who just recently freed herself after a whole lifetime of domestic violence.
In her series, "In Pursuit of Happiness," Liz Hayes shows us how one woman overcame unbelievable obstacles.

In Pursuit of Happiness: "Erica's" Story, Childhood Bliss to Abuse
Many people realize that those who grow up in abusive households are more likely to be in abusive relationships as adults. But how common is it to go from childhood bliss to an adult world of terror?
In this special report, part of Liz Hayes' series, "In Pursuit of Happiness," we share the story of a woman we'll call 'Erica.'

In Pursuit of Happiness: Messages of Hope
The consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime...shattering countless lives along the way.
But three area women who spoke to Liz Hayes for her series, 'In Pursuit of Happiness,' have a message for everyone in an abusive relationship.
Now, they're standing up to say no more.

In Pursuit of Happiness: Elizabeth's Story, 'Why Won't You Help Me?'
For many people experiencing difficulties in life, reaching out to their church or community of faith seems like a good move.
But one area victim of domestic violence says that wasn't the case for her.
Continuing our series, 'In Pursuit of Happiness,' Liz Hayes shares Elizabeth's story. She's a woman who contacted her church when she discovered she was in an abusive relationship, but says they blamed her.

In Pursuit of Happiness: No Stereotypical Abusers or Victims'
People stay in abusive relationships for many reasons. For some, it's all they've ever known. For others, circumstances make it nearly impossible to leave.
Continuing Liz Hayes' special series, 'In Pursuit of Happiness,' about three women who've been abused, we explain that there are no stereotypical victims or abusers....but there are warning signs.