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How I broke free from my abusive boyfriend - The Sunday Story

October 4, 2026

How I broke free from my abusive boyfriend - The Sunday Story

When Times reporter Sasha Nugara fell for a charismatic musician she met online, she didn’t imagine she would end up in a coercive relationship. But love bombing quickly soured into manipulation and violence, and Sasha decided to break free – and seek justice.

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