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Episode 1369: Author tells how violent partner beat her as she held their newborn in her arms
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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The first time Gwen Phelan told the gardaí about the savage campaign of violence she was enduring, she had just been beaten while holding her newborn in her arms.
Domestic violence has made headlines this week after a garda officer was given a suspended sentence for a savage attack on his partner.
Niall speaks to Gwen about how difficult it can be leaving an abuser and writing her book The Quiet Place.
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