Three days after our wedding, my husband turned violent over a late meal—so I looked him in the eye and made it clear he’d just made the biggest mistake of his life

to planning future classes.

Soon, local leaders took notice. District Councilwoman Clara partnered with us, providing funding to bring free self-defense clinics to underserved communities.

I traveled constantly, teaching women practical techniques, boundary-setting, and how to access legal help when facing abuse.

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