New West woman speaks out to end domestic violence

Originally published in New Westminister Record on April 20, 2016 By Theresa McManus. Jodie Ortega has come a long way since she was hiding under a desk with her young son, trying to escape the wrath of an abusive partner. The incident occurred after Ortega had moved back to her…

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TRIGGER POINTS CONTRIBUTOR JODIE ORTEGA

Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 30, 2015 By Dawn Daum. Introducing Trigger Points Contributor Jodie Ortega, author of Thank You. 1. What was the most surprising thing about becoming a parent? My abuse started when I was four years old so my perception of love and reality…

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