Episode 341: Teri Jendusa Nicolai: Survivor

Teri Jendusa Nicolai escaped her abusive relationship, but 3 years after her ex-husband threatened that he would “make her pay” for divorcing him, he abducted her and subjected her to 26 hours of torture that she believed was going to end her life. Today, Teri is a victims advocate as she helps so many others by sharing her story and getting laws passed to help protect them. If you or someone you know is in an emotionally, verbally, mentally, or physically abusive relationship, you can get support by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788 or chat online at https://www.thehotline.org/. If you are outside of the United States, find resources here. Learn how to recognize the signs of abuse here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices