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.

Next week on 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. She will also have a special live vocal performance from local singer/ song writer Anna Applegate. So please, join us Feburary 25th, 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

Next time on speaking your truth. Lauren will speak with a young woman 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. Tune in to hear how she survived, the steps behind filing a protection order, and what made her make the brave decision to call the police. Stay tuned Feb 11th

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 FitzgeraldThe 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.

Next time on Speaking Your Truth, Join Lauren and Shaunice as she welcomes 3 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. Stay tuned for this powerful episode January 28th.

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.

Join Lauren as she addresses relationship abuse and interviews survivors of abuse along with those still in a abusive relationship.If you want more information, are a victim of abuse, or want to tell your story contact us through the “Speaking Your Truth” Facebook page.Stay tuned to this channel for the latest podcasts and join us January 14th for the very first episode.