Domestic violence survivor, now homeless, exposes gaps in shelter system [Video]

A domestic violence survivor in Waterloo Region managed to leave her abuser, but is now forced to live on the streets.

She initially shared with CTV News her fears of falling through the gaps of the shelter system back in August. We got an update from her on Wednesday.

“Would you rather be homeless or would you rather be beaten?” she said of her current housing choices.

The woman, who is not being identified for her safety, spent some time at Anselma House but survivors can’t stay indefinitely at the women’s shelter.

Since leaving Anselma House, she’s spent more than a month on the streets.

“Try sleeping on a cold pavement – try it. Curl up in a ball see long you last, how long before you feel sick.”

She sleeps during the day and rides public transit until she gets kicked off.

She told CTV News she doesn’t feel safe in the dark so she stays up all night.

“For me, being a woman …