A woman who says she suffered years of domestic and sexual abuse is speaking out in support of victims and survivors.
Dionne Simpson created a fictional character, Donna Ward, to enable her to speak about what she says are her own experiences of abuse within - and after - a relationship, and to support others.
Now, Dionne has decided to reveal her true identity to highlight the ongoing risks to victims of abuse, even after they have left their abuser. No criminal charges were made against Dionne's ex-husband.
