Sarah's call to the National Domestic Violence Hotline was the turning point. She had been living in fear for so long that she had almost resigned herself to her fate. But now, she felt a glimmer of hope. She knew she couldn't do it alone, but she also knew that she couldn't keep living like this.

The hotline operator answered, and Sarah hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Hello? I need help. I'm in an abusive relationship, and I don't know what to do," she said, her voice trembling.

The operator's voice was calm and reassuring. "I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this, Sarah. But you don't have to go through it alone. We can...