Elizabeth’s first experience with abuse was at the age of 15 when she was with a 21-year-old. The abuse continued when they got back together at 18 and had a daughter together. The daughter's father was even more dangerous and left her partially disabled after an assault. He would torture her in the bathroom for hours, leading her to become addicted to the pain medication prescribed by doctors. He even choked her to the point where her windpipe would collapse, causing her to have difficulty breathing for a year after he left.
She sought help from a battered women's shelter, but they turned her away despite having two beds available after the police warned that her situation could put other women in danger. The bed was given to another woman who was not even physically abused but had her car kicked by a man.
She then turned to drug dealers for protection and encountered dangerous sociopathic predatory men. Eventually, she ended up in prison. She witnessed and experienced violence against women. Shockingly, 70% of women in prison have experienced some form of domestic violence or sexual assault before even going to prison.
This is the reality for many women in America after being failed by society, as the country has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, and the number of incarcerated women is constantly growing.
Despite all of this, she managed to find a way to heal and rebuild herself from scratch. She painted murals in prison and started an environmentally friendly clothing brand that features her artwork in plus sizes.
Elizabeth Mikotowicz’s mission is to make women feel stunning and empowered, so much so that they could face any challenge and come out victorious. Her brand represents her journey of self-healing, as she inspires other women who have been through similar struggles to prevail over abuse.
Connect with Elizabeth Mikotowicz
email address: epcmaineart11@gmail.com
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clothing website: https://www.legaleriste.com/en/elizabeth.mikotowicz
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