In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Ellie Kousoulas, a survivor of domestic violence who shares her story of Courage, Growth and redemption during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Chapters
02:00 Introducing Ellie: A Survivor's Journey
04:00 The Beginning of Domestic Violence
07:38 The Turning Point in Their Relationship
11:08 A Controlling Environment
15:43 Understanding the Victim's Profile
18:16 The Road to Isolation
21:08 Escalating Abuse and Control
23:59 The Realization of Danger
29:15 The Impact on the Children
32:45 The Breaking Point
44:02 Finding the Strength to Leave
50:20 A New Beginning with Support
56:09 The Role of Iris in Recovery