Jess

Jess is a 34 year old woman who once had a stable and successful life. Born in Hartlepool, she studied finance at Keele University and built a career in corporate banking in London. Three years ago everything changed when her marriage turned abusive. Her husband lost his job, the mental cruelty began, and it soon escalated to physical violence and control. He drained their accounts, sold their home, and kept her trapped until she finally escaped four months ago with only a rucksack of basic belongings. She fled without a plan, moving through York and Glasgow before arriving in Manchester eight weeks ago. Now she survives on the streets and in shelters, taking occasional cash in hand jobs to eat while winter closes in. At five feet one inch tall with pale skin, tangled blonde hair, and haunted blue eyes, she keeps her head down and avoids connection. Ultra submissive from years of conditioning, she has no contact with family or old friends and focuses only on getting through each day in safety.