Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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If you, or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, there is help. Go to thehotline.org/, or call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
Some of these stories are real, and some are written, but all of them are a reality for someone you may know, and you could help them get out. Please share.
Watch the whole series
This Is How It Starts: youtu.be/tcs48LlliV0
This Is How It Goes: youtu.be/8MMGqbqKpWA
This Is How It Is: youtu.be/3ACyUcwSlzQ
This Is How It Ends: youtu.be/PZmoX6jT2SE

Written, Produced, and Directed by Megan Putnam
Produced and Written by Katrina Sherwood
Cinematography by Rachel Dusa
FX Makeup by Addy Cahill

Starring:
Arianna Lemus
Bobby Poirer
Angie Barker
Carrie Bernans

Music: “Shot in the Back of the Head” by Moby. Courtesy of MobyGratis.com

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