Carola Madis on domestic violence: she hid in the cupboard and bathroom

TV and radio presenter Carola Madis has spoken publicly about her past abusive relationship. The woman described how her partner deliberately avoided physical violence to avoid leaving evidence.

TV and radio presenter Carola Madis shared her experiences in an abusive relationship in an interview with Kroonika, speaking candidly about her past.

According to Madis, her partner never hit her physically – but this was a deliberate choice. "He never hit me because he didn't want to leave evidence," Madis said. During moments of fear and helplessness, she hid in both the cupboard and bathroom to find safety in dangerous situations.

The presenter's candid testimony highlights the hidden face of abuse – control and fear that leaves no visible marks on the body but is equally devastating to the victim as physical violence. According to experts, psychological and emotional abuse is often far more difficult to detect and victims find it more challenging to seek help.

Carola Madis is a well-known presenter in Estonia, and her public testimony may help raise awareness about hidden domestic violence and encourage others in similar situations to seek help.