Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and may be distressing for some listeners. If you need help or someone to talk to, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for confidential chat support.
At 21 years old, Rachel was young and “in love”, living with her partner. When she begins to see alarming behavior, she’s warned to leave while she still can… but never imagined she would become a victim of domestic violence. In this story, Rachel discusses her process of leaving and the recovery afterwards.
