Special Report: Pandemic brought prevalence of domestic abuse in society to the fore 

Jennifer Carroll: 'It's an awful thing to say but most days I would rather a punch than hours of verbal abuse. It became my truth and it cut me deeper than the wounds he gave me.' Picture: Moya Nolan

When the pandemic hit, and lockdowns were enforced, the prevalence of domestic abuse was laid bare, says Joyce Fegan.

When you think of domestic abuse, what image comes to mind?