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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

‘My partner stole my benefits and cancelled my hospital appointments – it took me years to finally escape’

No privacy online, surveillance at home and no control over her money or medical appointments – this was the reality of life for one woman who endured years of abuse by her partner through technology.

She is one of the increasing number of disabled people who leading charity Refuge say are facing the “devastating” impact of tech-facilitated domestic abuse.

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