Beauty Queen Alexis Smith exposed her abuser among the audience during her speech.

Beauty Queen Alexis Smith exposed her abuser among the audience during her speech.

20.07.2024 13:50

Newly crowned Kansas Beauty Queen Alexis Smith made an unexpected statement in her winning speech, delivering a powerful message against domestic violence. Smith exposed her former abuser among the audience, saying, "My abuser is here today, but it won't stop me. I and my community deserve healthy relationships." Smith's brave stance has garnered widespread attention on social media and caught the attention of organizations supporting domestic violence victims.

The newly crowned Kansas Beauty Queen Alexis Smith made an unexpected statement in her winning speech. She exposed her former abuser among the audience, delivering a powerful message against domestic violence.

As a critical care nurse, Smith won the competition with the theme of "Healthy Relationships." In her speech, she said, "My abuser is here today, but that won't stop me. Me and my community deserve healthy relationships."

This brave move received a great applause from the audience and created a wide impact on social media. Many people praised Smith's courage and expressed their support.

In a later statement, Smith shared that she had been in an abusive relationship since the age of 14, and that women in her family had also experienced similar situations. "This is still something I'm trying to overcome," she said.

Smith aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and shared her future plans by saying, "I want to turn our pain into a purpose."

This incident caught the attention of organizations supporting domestic violence victims. The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence praised Smith's courage and grace, expressing their support for her future endeavors.

Smith's statement demonstrated that beauty pageants can serve as a platform to raise awareness about social issues and created significant awareness about domestic violence.

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