It is estimated that in California one-third of women have experienced some sort of physical violence from a partner.
At first, she did not recognize the abuse.
"Since I didn't have the bruises and blood to show, I thought I just have to work on my marriage. Until finally, one day I did get the bruises and the blood. And it took me a while to muster up the courage to leave," Alvarez Harrell said.Vigil held for murdered San Carlos mother; legal analyst breaks down potential arguments in case
Alvarez Harrell first found refuge at a friend's house. But she said her ex-husband started showing up there. So she went to a sister's house but the stalking continued.
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