Survivor Speak: Angie Martinez
Description
Angie Martinez tells her story of domestic violence.Participants
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RISE Project
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Angie Martinez
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Transcript
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00:01 Hi, my name is angie Martinez. I'm 38 years old and I'm from Brooklyn. I am strong, powerful and free. This is my story of domestic violence. Back in 2012, I was kidnapped with my daughter for seven months. Back in 2012, I was Kidnapped with my daughter for seven months. We he was abducted. He verbally, physically and emotionally abused me. Here's my story of domestic violence. Back in 2012. I was kidnapped for seven months with my daughter. He abducted me while being in an actual relationship with me. He tied me up as well as my baby. He wouldn't feed me or my baby. He will beat me every single day. He would rape me and. And I can go on and on on. The tortures and abuse I went through with my baby, I realized. I realized it was too late when his pushes and shoves became more aggressive and verbally abusive. Someone. Someone experiencing harm, I will let them know that you are not alone and it's not your fault and help is available.