Behind the Bruises

In this gripping episode of Behind the Bruises, Candice Morrow, RN sits down with Nicole Boynton—a woman sentenced to life for murder after a violent act rooted in years of abuse. She was just 18. What the courtroom saw was murder. What it didn’t’ see—was the fear, the trauma, and the desperate instinct to survive. For 23 years, she lived behind prison walls—labeled, judged, and silenced. UNTIL NOW For the first time Nicole speaks her truth—what really happened, what prison took from her, and what it means to finally be heard. This isn’t just a story about murder. IT’S A STORY ABOUT SURVIVAL…INJUSTICE….AND A SYSTEM THAT CHOSE NOT TO LISTEN. Because YOU Matter. 

SHE STARTED WITH NOTHING. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, psychological trauma, and domestic violence, Lauren, a survivor, entrepreneur, and powerful example of what it means to rebuild a life with resilience and grace, rebuilt her life with the support of close friends, therapy, faith, and incredible determination.Starting with very little, she began designing women’s belts and jewelry, eventually seeing her creations sold in over 100 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Barbados. Today, she runs a thriving creative business and uses her voice to raise awareness and support other survivors. Always remember YOU MATTER.

In this episode of Behind the Bruises, host Candy Morrow—a registered nurse, author of Not One More Day, and survivor of a 13-year marriage—shares the deeply personal story that inspired this podcast. She reflects on growing up in fear, living in silence, and what domestic violence truly looks like behind closed doors. Candy also speaks openly about what healing after abuse really involves—the setbacks, the courage, and the quiet moments of peace that come after survival. This episode is raw, honest, and a reminder that healing is possible—because YOU MATTER.

Join me on Behind the Bruises for a conversation with Emily Marshall, an attorney who represents individuals and families facing catastrophic injury and wrongful death across Georgia and beyond. Emily is barred in both Georgia and Florida and is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts. In this episode, we explore the history of domestic violence and how the law has evolved,  how trauma intersects with the justice system, and what women should know about their rights when harm has forever changed their lives. Emily brings insight, compassion, and clarity to complex legal issues that often feel overwhelming in the aftermath of abuse. Because YOU MATTER.

Join me for a powerful conversation with Jean Douglas, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, as we discuss the realities survivors face, how woman and children are supported after leaving, and how survivors move from safety toward strength, stability, and hope. Because YOU MATTER.

Behind the Bruises: A Survivor, Nurse, and Author on Domestic Violence and Healing