A story of abuse, self defense, and the narratives we choose to believe.
By the time her boyfriend became violent, Kim Dadou Brown was confident she could handle it. It was just one of those things the women in her family dealt with. It wasn’t until Kim found herself in prison that she realized how seriously the years of abuse had skewed her reality – and what little support the system offered women like her.
Kims’ story continues in part 02, where she shares what transpired in the wake of her boyfriends’ death and how she came out on the other side into a career as an activist for domestic violence victims.
Produced by Mike Martinez, Tyler Wray, and Grace Heerman. Music by Mike Etten. Sound design by Armen Bazarian.
Photos by Casey Steffens
*This episode contains strong descriptions of domestic violence, please listen with care.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please consider calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233.