I’ve always been a fierce defender of women. That has been one of my greatest passions in life. I grew up surrounded by men—my dad had five brothers, and with my two older brothers and cousin, I was the only girl in the family for a long time. They protected me fiercely. I learned early on that men were not allowed to abuse women, and that truth became part of who I am. As I grew older, I knew I couldn’t allow anyone to control or harm me. If a woman finds herself in that kind of situation, the least…
