Unfiltered Stories

Ness Holden shares her heartbreaking story of surviving childhood abuse and later losing her baby daughter, after repeatedly raising concerns about her health. Now, she is determined to keep her daughter’s memory alive...

KaZoua Kue opens up about the childhood sexual abuse she endured, the family secrets that kept her silent, and how she grew up believing abuse was normal. She shares her journey of confronting painful experiences...

Ashden Brooke Robinson shares her heartbreaking journey of surviving an abusive marriage that began when she was just 18. From isolation and control to a terrifying home invasion that put her baby’s life at risk, she...

Melissa Macmillan shares her powerful journey through addiction, exploitation, and unimaginable trauma—and the long road toward recovery. Today, she is rebuilding her life, reconnecting with her children, and using her...

Bonnie Sipe shares her heartbreaking journey through childhood abuse, years of domestic violence, and the agonizing decision to place her baby for adoption to protect his life. After eight years of fear, she found the...

Today on Unfiltered Stories, our guest Lauren Sullivan shares her story with us. Her nightmare starts after reuniting with her dad, who provided her with numerous this in order to manipulate her. After having her first...

Tara shares her harrowing journey through childhood abuse and two deeply abusive relationships, including threats, physical violence, and being trapped by someone she trusted. Today, she’s reclaiming her life through...

Stacey shares her harrowing story of surviving abuse by her own father, who tried to conceal the truth about her pregnancy and planned a future that would keep her trapped. She opens up about the lasting impact of her...

Cami shares her harrowing story of surviving escalating domestic abuse, including a brutal attack with a hatchet and a terrifying confrontation at gunpoint. Even after escaping, she faced relentless harassment as she...

Nina Aouilk shares her harrowing journey from childhood abuse and forced marriage to surviving decades of domestic violence. After enduring unimaginable hardship, she found the strength to escape and dedicate her life...

Ibironke John endured years of abuse at the hands of her father, who manipulated her into believing his actions were love while her mother urged her to keep him happy. After years of silence, she found the courage to...

Ariana shares her journey from childhood abuse and exploitation to becoming a mother, a survivor, and an advocate for vulnerable teens. After discovering her daughter had been abused by a family member, she found...

Saundra Crockett shares her powerful story of surviving years of domestic violence and an attack that left her fighting for her life. After months of surgeries and a long journey to rebuild her confidence, she found the...

Fredia Gibbs made history as the first African-American female world kickboxing champion, but her toughest fight didn’t happen in a ring. It happened in a dark van on the streets of Los Angeles.Today, Fredia sits down...

At just five years old, Kailee Jane was groomed by her own grandfather, who used secrets and manipulation to gain her trust. Now, she shares how the experience affected her childhood, mental health, and parenting—and...