Today we begin a series which focuses exclusively on the raw experiences of women all across the country. These could range from the heartbreaking to the witty, from the mundane to the exciting. Whether it is the struggle to make ends meet on a small salary, the sheer joy of a new baby, the fight for justice, or even the difficulty in accessing certain services; these will be stories that might otherwise not be told. They will be presented unfiltered. Whenever possible tips and advice will be given.
Just over a month ago, 30-year-old Mavis, a mother of four, left her matrimonial home of 13 years. Mavis said she took the bold step following another sad episode of physical, verbal and emotional abuse at the hands of her husband; she packed up her four children and left. Her husband gave no resistance,