Danielle, a 31-year-old single mum from Tameside, Greater Manchester, met Ryan Fletcher on the dating site Plenty of Fish in 2016. Initially, their relationship seemed great, but within a year, Fletcher became controlling and violent. After a brutal attack in 2018, Danielle developed a tumour behind her ear, leaving her partially deaf.
She fled to her mum’s house and later provided evidence that led to Fletcher’s conviction and a 3.5-year prison sentence. Though deeply scarred emotionally, Danielle plans to pursue a career supporting victims of domestic abuse, turning her painful experience into a source of strength.