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Anca Prodan, a mother of six, shares her harrowing experience of 17 years of psychological and physical abuse from her husband. Despite numerous calls to the police and protective orders, she struggled to prove her victimization. Anca describes her life as a prison, where she was isolated and controlled, with her pleas for help often dismissed. The systemic failures in addressing domestic violence left her feeling unheard and unprotected. Her story highlights the challenges faced by victims in proving emotional abuse, as it often lacks tangible evidence. Anca's journey reflects the broader issue of domestic violence in Romania, where many women endure similar fates without adequate support from authorities.