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The deaths of six women in the last three months have many Nova Scotians wondering how this could happen. Many survivors are reeling, including a woman who came forward to share her story with the CBC’s Shaina Luck.
WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence and may affect those who have experienced it or know someone who has.
A Nova Scotia woman who was in an abusive relationship says the deaths of six women in the province in the last three months have left her with feelings of grief, anger and hopelessness.
The woman came forward to CBC News to share her own story of intimate partner violence — and her experience with the justice system that she felt let her down.
For her safety and privacy, CBC agreed to use the pseudonym of June to identify her.
“I really just want to help and add my voice …
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