Overview
- The 62-year-old told the ITV panel she endured physical and emotional abuse and coercive control in a past relationship.
- She described how small acts, such as making tea or where milk was kept, could trigger consequences that erased her autonomy.
- Fighting tears, she said she has rebuilt her life, is now married, and no longer lives in daily fear.
- She urged people experiencing abuse to seek help, saying it is not their fault and advising them to contact police or trusted services.
- Coverage notes the segment forms part of a campaign reported as guided by Women’s Aid and SafeLives, with signposting to Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.