Susan Young

2 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Susan Young

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentMaybe you read my column last month? If so, you probably have some idea how deeply troubled I am, along with many others, about the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in our country. In fact, as you likely know already, on May 16, a terrible tragedy occurred here in Kingston when a 25-year-old woman was murdered by her intimate partner. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an Account Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

2 weeks ago | kingstonthisweek.com | Susan Young

'Jennifer's' story highlights the need to end violence against womenPhoto by Melanie Wasser on UnsplashArticle contentMaybe you read my column last month? If so, you probably have some idea how deeply troubled I am, along with many others, about the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in our country. In fact, as you likely know already, on May 16, a terrible tragedy occurred here in Kingston when a 25-year-old woman was murdered by her intimate partner.

1 month ago | thewhig.com | Susan Young

Advertisement 1At least four out of every 10 women (44 per cent) experience some form of violence in their intimate relationship.  •  Article contentI still vividly remember meeting Nancy (not her real name) when I worked at a shelter for abused women many years ago. A petite woman in her thirties with shoulder length dark brown hair, she had just fled her home and marriage of eleven years. She clung desperately to her two children, a boy about six and a girl about four.

Jan 27, 2025 | thewhig.com | Susan Young

Advertisement 1  •  Article contentHappiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.