Author Shannon Ezzo’s debut memoir, "Battered Blessings: Surviving My Abusive, Toxic Relationship," chronicles her three-year battle with domestic violence and the strategies she used to stay alive, heal from PTSD, and build a new, happy life. Shannon went from a happy life with a good job to having a gun pointed at her head, thrown through a door, dragged by her hair, and worse. She has rebuilt her life and is eager to debunk the myths surrounding domestic violence. Shannon’s response to the question, “Why didn’t you leave?” is both important and enlightening Shannon can discuss many different topics regarding domestic violence, including perhaps the 5 most important: Red flags that tell you a man is “grooming” you for abuse. How to use codes to connect with a “safe” friend while you are still living with the abuser. A safe way to escape and why you need to document everything 75% of homicides occur after a woman leaves. How to stay safe. How to connect with a friend you suspect is suffering abuse.  https://batteredblessings.com/