(ForEveryMom) The headline was stark and disturbing: “Domestic Violence deaths up 140% in 2020 so far.”
The news that the city of Phoenix, where I have resided almost 30 years, has seen 24 deaths due to domestic violence – compared with ten this time last year – is frightening, but sadly not the least bit surprising. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to stay at home. Imagine now that the person you are confined with is one intent on inflicting bodily harm.