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Kelly reveals how the abuse didn’t end after the night her husband tried to kill her.
Kelly’s Story — Part 3 | Ex-Wives Undercover
In Part 3 of this true domestic violence survivor story, Kelly reveals how the abuse didn’t end after the night her husband tried to kill her—it followed her into the courtroom.
As she fights for protection and justice, Kelly is forced to confront a legal system that she believed would keep her safe, but instead leaves her feeling exposed, retraumatized, and powerless. What unfolds is a devastating continuation of abuse through legal battles, manipulation, and a process that forces her to relive the trauma again and again.
Kelly shares the emotional toll of being questioned, doubted, and forced to defend her truth while her abuser continues to exert control in new and terrifying ways. This chapter of her story exposes the hidden reality many survivors face after escaping physical violence—the long and painful fight to be heard, believed, and protected.
This episode reveals the lasting impact of post-separation abuse, legal system trauma, and the strength it takes to keep going when the system meant to protect you becomes part of the battle.
⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode discusses domestic violence, coercive control, psychological abuse, and legal system trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
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Founder
Kelly Sutliff is a domestic violence survivor, psychotherapist, and founder of Kelly’s K9s, Tails of Courage in New Jersey, a non-profit providing trained protection dogs to survivors. After surviving her own abuse, she specialized in Schutzhund dog training to empower others. She also appears in media discussing her survival journey and is a 2025 recipient of the von Liebig Prize.
