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b"This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence.\\n\\nIn 2013, Courtney Queeney published an essay about surviving domestic violence and the legal proceedings that followed. She described going to a courthouse every two weeks to renew her emergency protection order against her ex. It was during this period that she found \\u201cscattered bright spots\\u201d \\u2014 things to laugh about when everything seemed unfunny. She found comfort in the woman who shared her court schedule; her lawyer, whom she revered; and the judge who made her crack up.\\n\\nToday, we hear about how Courtney has worked through the experience and aftermath of her abuse \\u2014 and where is she now.\\n\\nFeatured stories:\\u201cThe View From the Victim Room,\\u201d by Courtney Queeney\\u201cHeld by String,\\u201d by Eliza Rudalevige\\n\\n\\nCourtney's story was recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publishers like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.\\n\\nYou can find more information on today's episode\\xa0here.\\n\\nNew York Times subscribers are invited to join the hosts of Modern Love on Dec. 15 for an evening celebrating the new \\u201cTiny Love Stories\\u201d book. RSVP here."