Tag: suicidal ideation or attempt survivor
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I Was Born in a Cult, Cut off from the World Until Age 14
I was born in a cult and as far as I can remember I was always told to believe that the world was going to end and I would not go into the rapture if certain things were not done. I was not allowed to wear Jeans, or T-shirts, or shorts. As a kid, I…
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My Gym Community is Like Second Family
At 2 years old my father stabbed my mother behind the ear and nearly killed her. At 5 years old, I was molested by a babysitter. When I was 10, my mother started getting into heavy drinking and drugs. She became neglectful and abusive. This would lead me down a path of being molested again,…
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I Fought Myself and Saved My Life
My name is Nicholas, at this time, I am 21 years of age, having only turned a month and a half ago. I survived myself, and I was able to fight myself and save my own life, through martial arts. I never grew up with martial arts, besides getting to a Taekwondo Green belt with…
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I’m Learning that Not Everybody is an Enemy
My name is Laura Copeland and just under a year ago my life started to change for the better. It changed when I found Muay Thai. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Complex-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which stemmed from a number of traumatic events, including rape and witnessing my best friend’s suicide. I spent…
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I was a Quiet Teenager with a Massive Identity Crisis
Today, I am a soon to be 42 year old woman. I have been in martial arts of some description one or another since I was 8 and it has always held a place in my soul that is indescribable. It started with karate as a child, something my mum put me into to gain…
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We Broke Through the Chains Holding Us Back
Aloha, My name is Hazel-Rose Kamaka’ona’onaokamalani Nāhi‘ena‘ena and I am a survivor of Domestic Abuse / Sexual Abuse for 17yrs, & Rape my Highschool senior year. I have fought all my life as a Boxer / MMA fighter, but my hardest battles were mental, spiritual, & emotional. I have suffered from PTSD, Anxiety, & Depression,…
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Again and Again, I Rebuild, Restart and Reprogram
When I first picked up combat sport. I practiced it with the intention of strengthening my mind, willpower and unwavering desire, so that no matter what emotions I would feel, my mind could overcome it.Especially a mind that is constantly tempted by some of the 7 deadly sin.I was bullied, constantly, when i was a…
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It Takes the Most Courage to Look Within
Hi, I am reaching out after being inspired by seeing an interview of Angela Lee sharing about her journey with mental health. I really appreciate her shedding light on mental health, being an example for others, and providing tools and insights for others who may be going through something similar. An elder once shared with…
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1% Better Every Day
Hello Everyone! This is my Fight Story. My name is Johnny from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My story begins in 2019 where I was involved in a very serious car crash. I was sideswiped by a driver who was speeding and intoxicated. Luckily I was able to walk away with minor injuries and a concussion which…
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Finding Purpose Through Pain- Erin’s Journey
Angela Lee Pucci opens up on mental health and Fightstory, a nonprofit organization inspired by the life of Victoria Lee. Angela discusses her own suicide attempt in 2017 and steps she took to improve her well-being and create an organization to educate and help combat sports athletes.
