How I found the confidence to leave my abusive husband after 47 years3 hours ago Share Save Eilidh Davies Highlands and islands reporter and Nichola Rutherford Share SaveBBC Eve Graham found the confidence to go to the police after taking up welding and sculptureFor almost 50 years Eve Graham endured physical, mental and financial abuse at the hands of her husband. Her husband, William McDonald, was jailed for two years at the High Court in Edinburgh after a trial in Inverness earlier this year. Ms Graham urged others in abusive relationships to seek helpMs Graham said she received a huge amount of support from various agencies and charities. I'm living proof that even after 40 plus years, you can come through this, you can come out the other end." I'm going to carry on with welding and I'm going to be an independent woman - and I'm going to enjoy the rest of my life."