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Secret Lives of Women

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Real women reveal their deepest, darkest secrets in this critically acclaimed series. From fetishes and fantasies to polygamists to the dirty little secrets of suburbia, go inside their very different worlds for a glimpse at what makes these fascinating women tick.

Husband Beaters: Jerry

Jerry had to make up excuses for the bruises he had when he went to work.
Husband Beaters: The Advocate

Jan recognized the need for an organization that gave male victims of domestic violence a means of seeking guidance, so she started the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men.
Husband Beaters: Ruth

David taught Ruth how to defend herself and found those skills back-fired on him.
American Brothel: Top Booker

Top Booker is the honor given to the woman who brings in the most business at the brothel. Because of the money involved, competition for this honor is fierce and often times unfair.
Husband Beaters: Veronica

Veronica grew up in a violent household and those tendencies carried over to her own marriage.
War On Polygamy: Botched Raid

A botched raid on the YFC Ranch, The FLDS's Eldorado compound, has set law enforcement officials back years.
War On Polygamy: Crusade

Flora is an ex-member of the FLDS and has been leading a crusade against it.
War On Polygamy: Abuse

Laurie experienced first hand the mental and physical abuse children endure as part of polygamist groups.
War On Polygamy: Escape

Carolyn entered into a pre-arranged marriage with the current leader of the FLDS and bore 8 of his children over a period of 15 years. Unhappy and cornered, she fled their Colorado compound in the middle of the night with all of her children in tow.
Dirty Work: Cow Midwife

Denise works in the Birthing Barn and delivers cow calves for a living.