Survivor of Reproductive Coercion: Why He "Just Forgot” Wasn't a Valid Excuse - with Lynn Stroud | Ep 17

Trigger warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, reproductive coercion, and sexual assault. Please listen with care.

In this raw and unflinching conversation, Lynn Stroud shares her powerful story of surviving reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, and the long journey from silence to advocacy. 

What started as a seemingly small betrayal became a pivotal moment that exposed the deeper patterns of control, abuse, and manipulation she endured for years.

Now a seasoned paralegal and outspoken advocate, Lynn breaks down:

• What reproductive coercion actually looks like (and why it’s still widely misunderstood)
• The subtle ways coercive control shows up in relationships, especially when you're young
• Why she kept silent for so long, and how telling her story publicly changed everything
• The legal gaps that fail victims of stealthing and coercion in the U.S.
• What finally made her say “enough”, and how she got out

Resources mentioned:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org
• Follow Lynn’s work or reach out on LinkedIn