Lhakpa Sherpa: Everest record holder shares her domestic abuse turmoil

Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.

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Lhakpa Sherpa has a startling life story - to the outside world she holds the record for climbing Mount Everest a staggering 10 times, the most of any woman.

But behind the scenes, her personal life has been dangerous and fearful.

While conquering the world's highest mountain, she says she was enduring domestic abuse from her husband - including during their 2004 descent from Everest.

Now based in America, she has raised three children, supporting them by working in a grocery store and as a cleaner.

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