Speaking Your Truth

Lauren and Shaunice welcome their first male survivor of abuse. Although it is less common, men too are victims of abuse and often are afraid to speak up due to stigmas, shame and pressures from society. So please, listen, as Lauren’s brave guest speaks his truth and sheds light on the hidden world of men who are also being abused behind closed doors.

Lauren speaks with Allison who very recently left her abuser, a man who holds a very high profile job position. She fled the state, filed for an order of protection against him, and who is now in police custody.

Lauren pays tribute to Sylvia Williams

Join Lauren 2 childhood friends to share with them for the very first time the details of the abuse she endured in her 10 year marriage. She will then discuss with them their perspectives of the outside looking in and information on how friends can help their friends or family members out of abusive relationships safely.

Lauren pays tribute to Lauren Fitzgerald

The press release states that at 11:22 a.m., family members called back to 911 and told officials that Grelle said he'd killed his girlfriend and would kill police if they came to the home. From there, the Hamilton County Police Association SWAT team was called in to help.

After attempts to speak with Grelle went unanswered, officials said police entered the home at 3 p.m., and found Grelle and his girlfriend, identified as 27-year-old Lauren Fitzgerald, dead inside.

Police said they believe Grelle shot and killed Fitzgerald before turning the gun on himself.

In the premiere episode, Lauren goes over the different types of abusive relationships and signs of abuse.

Then Lauren is joined by Dela who tells her story of survival.

Finally Lauren pays tribute to Natalie.

Natalie Nutter who was recently murdered by her husband on Dec 2nd, 2019 Ohio. Natalie had filed for divorce just a week prior and was attempting to escape, he shot her with a shot gun and then shot himself, leaving behind her 7 year old son.