St. Godelina was physically and psychologically abused by her husband Bertolf and mother-in-law, until finally she was murdered at Bertolf's orders in 1070.

Short hagiography of St. Godeleva, also known as St. Godeliva, Godelive, Godeleine, or Godelva.

Profile of St. Godelieve, patron saint of victims of verbal spouse abuse.