In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Ellie Kousoulas, a survivor of domestic violence who shares her story of Courage, Growth and redemption during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Chapters 02:00 Introducing Ellie: A Survivor's Journey 04:00 The Beginning of Domestic Violence 07:38 The Turning Point in Their Relationship 11:08 A Controlling Environment 15:43 Understanding the Victim's Profile 18:16 The Road to Isolation 21:08 Escalating Abuse and Control 23:59 The Realization of Danger 29:15 The Impact on the Children 32:45 The Breaking Point 44:02 Finding the Strength to Leave 50:20 A New Beginning with Support 56:09 The Role of Iris in Recovery
