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Off The Field

Allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault among high-profile athletes are nothing new.  From Kobe Bryant to Ben Roethlisberger to O.J. Simpson, the laundry list of names has grown too numerous to count. While it is tempting to blame the activities, athletics themselves, for rewarding aggression and physically overwhelming an adversary, that is too simplistic […]

I Got Out, But I Am Still Fighting For My Child

Linda saw the warning signs early in her relationship and left. However, when she learned she was pregnant she returned. For years he stayed at home while she worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, only to be abused day after day. Eventually Linda was able to leave, but it created a custody battle. A custody battle that she continues to fight to this day.

Survivor Story: The Abuse Escalated to Strangulation and Rape

Submitted by: *Brandy, Survivor Survivors often admit that leaving an abuser was not a one-time event for them. Successfully exiting an abusive relationship can take an average of seven times, and each time a victim returns, there may be a short period of calm. However, once the abuse resumes, the level of violence typically escalates […]

Survivor Story: I Endured Violent Sexual and Physical Assaults as a Teen

Submitted by: *Reina, Survivor Trigger Warning: This story contains descriptions of physical and sexual violence that some survivors may find particularly upsetting. Please consider your triggers and well-being before reading past this point. Many victims of domestic violence experience sexual violence as part of their abuse in the relationship. Although an increasing volume of information […]

Survivor Story: “Victimhood” and “Survivory” Do Not Own Me

Written by: KayLa N. Allen, MPH (Director of Operations, BTSADV) Each of us experiences triggers and emotions from time-to-time. Today has been one of those days for me. School is heavy right now, and I am navigating through that as well. As I watched one of my favorites shows, I saw that they had incorporated […]

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