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A survivor of domestic violence commented that it was a very long and difficult process for her to get out of her abusive relationship. She relied on neighbors and her family but mostly on a women’s shelter – where she went to live three different times during her tumultuous marriage. Finally breaking the cycle of domestic violence for herself, her advice is: “Get help. Leave. Leave in any way you can. Don’t go back. Period.”



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Lost in the headlines about the historic presidential election and the stock market meltdown is the fact that October is the month dedicated to becoming aware of and controlling domestic violence. The irony is that the financial shock waves that have been rocketing throughout the world are likely to increase the prevalence of abuse. The economic turmoil will undoubtedly lead to greater fears, pressure and anxiety within families facing financial collapse – and, in many cases, that stress will lead to battering. Sandwiched Boomers, already dealing with the enormous strains … Continue reading

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