Trapped at Christmas: The devastating reality for thousands of women suffering domestic abuse

Charlotte’s Christmas lost its magic in her early twenties after moving in with her abusive boyfriend, who controlled every aspect of her life, isolating her and subjecting her to violence. Left alone on Christmas while he visited his family, she faced a terrifying outburst of rage upon his return, marking a pattern of abuse during the holiday season. Despite eventually escaping, Charlotte’s story is sadly common, with many others enduring similar abusive situations behind closed doors this Christmas.

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