Yes and I have counseled several employees of ours that suffered domestic abuse. It's hard when they can't leave because they don't want to break the family and be judged as a failure.

The Philippines is mostly patriarchal in nature and that the man exerts so much power and domination in a marriage.

It's sad whenever I see women hiding bruises or being confronted by angry husbands with misplaced jealousy issues.

Thank you ES for such a wonderful story and your efforts on furthering your advocacy.