In northern France, domestic abuse continues to affect generations of women. Survivors like Elodie, who faced violence from two different partners 25 years apart, describe how abuse can creep into daily life unnoticed, and how leaving is often made harder by fear and financial dependence. At the Solfa support centre in Dunkirk, women share their stories and frustrations as the fight against domestic violence remains a long and painful one. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES