This is part one of a two-part story with Claire. It comes with trigger warnings for its content and graphic descriptions.
I was sent a link with a news segment from the West Coast. The newscasters were showing body cam footage of an intimate partner violence case that would later head into court.
The footage was eerie to watch. It puts you right there outside of the building watching a man deny knowing anything had happened. But eventually, police find Claire in their apartment. Of course, an arrest follows.
Had someone, a passerby, not called for the police, it's uncertain if Claire would have survived further bodily harm from this disgusting man.
The predator who abused Claire had met a target he could manipulate, take complete of, and repeatedly injure. She thought she loved him, and she was prepared to do anything to save the relationship no matter now toxic it became.
This is Claire's story.
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"Molly" - Pt 1 of 2 – A Marital Abuse Story You Will Never Forget.
"Laurie" Pt 1 of 3 - Married to Serial Abuser/Police Officer.
Olivia Engstrom - Pt 2 of 2 – Dating Abuse Survivor Deceived by Fiancé
Olivia Engstrom - Pt 1 of 2 – Dating Abuse Survivor Deceived by Fiancé
"Laurie" Pt 3 of 3 - Married to Serial Abuser/Police Officer.
"Laurie" Pt 2 of 3 - Married to Serial Abuser/Police Officer.
"Stephanie" Pt 3 of 3 – Domestic Abuse Survivor Who Narrowly Escaped Death.
"Stephanie" Pt 2 of 3 – Domestic Abuse Survivor Who Narrowly Escaped Death.
"Stephanie" Pt 1 of 3 – Domestic Abuse Survivor Who Narrowly Escaped Death.
Romana Frey – Domestic Violence Survivor and World-Class Activist (Canada).
"Amy" Pt. 2 of 2 - Brave Survivor of Emotionally & Physically Abusive Boyfriend.
"Amy" Pt. 1 of 2 - Brave Survivor of Emotionally & Physically Abusive Boyfriend.
Mikkel Becker - Painfully Candid Survivor Reflecting upon Two Abusive Husbands.
"Meagan" Part 2 of 2 - Survivor of Her Abuser in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
"Meagan" Part 1 of 2 - Survivor of Her Abuser in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.
Kaytee Gillis Pt 1 of 2 - Abuse Survivor, Psychotherapist, and Author specializing in Relationship Trauma
Kaytee Gillis Pt 2 of 2 - Abuse Survivor, Psychotherapist, and Author specializing in Relationship Trauma
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Maureen Murray – Educator on Teen Relationships.
Mikkel Becker - Candid Abuse Survivor in Dating and Marriage
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