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Neos Kosmos was overwhelmed by calls and messages from people in the community desperately wanting to help.
The woman, who we will call Marina to protect her identity, is currently living with her children in housing that has been provided to her by one of the several agencies responsible for assisting survivors of family violence to find a safe home and assist in their recovery.
Marina’s troubles started years ago, when she migrated from Greece to live with her partner, only to discover a few months later, that he had a violent nature. Incidents of physical abuse, she claims became a constant in her life.
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