Miss Kansas calls out her abuser on stage: "My abuser is here today"

[@oldkitten8598]

The stone silence when she said that her abuser was there...the audience was probably looking around like, 'Who we gotta fight?!'

[@sis9099]

lol right!

[@EileenFields]

True That!

[@allaboutfaithinhim]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@patriciajohnson-platt4779]

Right😠

[@kevreads3269]

"Just point to him. That's all."

[@Jessd85]

I LOVE that she called him out. He was definitely not expecting that. She took her voice back!!!!

[@redfieldwong717]

How did she call him out exactly. She should’ve named him

[@Cmat-tn5en]

@@Jessd85 do we even know if it’s a him, she was “calling” out?

[@user-vf6ru8gm9p]

She called out no one and won the crown on victimhood status. If she was truly concerned she would have named him so the next girl would know better to get involved with him. If it's true that he abused her he cant sue for defamation so why not say his name.

[@Jessd85]

@@Cmat-tn5en LMAO

[@americaamerica8579]

How do you know it's a "he"? Could be a "she".

[@TerryM-dk3kr]

Urgent Restraining order needed

[@williegrant3054]

YES!

[@jhowardsupporter]

Yeah and just make that "cha-cha BOOM" sound as she pulls it out.

[@ShadrockMarciano]

Often times it doesn't help but she needs to exercise whatever she can to keep herself safe

[@vickiefinney6073]

They don't help

[@travguru8]

That and security for herself and family. If he had the nerve to show up there, he can go anywhere she is, very dangerous!

[@emilyspector2728]

She is a HERO for those who are survivors…like me…..! Gorgeous girl.

[@ClarkesBabyy]

Yass

[@pinkzebra74]

Absolutely. Same here, I'm proud of her.

[@UmmZubayr]

Awesome girl!! I'm happy for you! Keeping being strong 🥰

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

So glad you are still here with us! She is a force majeure for sure! Misogynists need to see a whole lot more of it, and much more personally right up in their face too, because they too can be owned and if that pathetic, easier too, and it's their weakness of mentality in plain sight, and not their strength Take care of yourself and keep your eyes peeled!! I agree she is gorgeous, the very concept of beauty pageants was not conceived of by woman as far as I know, but by men, for men, and their power of manipulation, and you probably have more, so don't refrain from using it if need be.

[@TruthSaying]

And me!❤

[@ikhouvanpannekoeken3272]

People please pray for her safety!!!!!!!!!!

[@Percival-kl9yy]

*She should've used the opportunity to deliver a PSA to girls everywhere not to date, marry or reproduce with jerks.* 👍

[@Nhaflm1821]

Ppl plz pray for America

[@SadeWatkins]

Amen FOREAL!!!

[@yolandagofigure]

🙏❤️

[@Melanie-de5iq]

Pray for every woman who is getting abused

[@beberivera7011]

I applaud this young woman's courage, and I pray that she remains safe. Congratulations, Miss Kansas!👑

[@Trund27]

Me too. She’s an inspiration.

[@BLANK2729]

MeToo.!!!! 😂

[@sarahm9813]

That took extraordinary courage. What a brave woman!

[@DONTcareAnymore000]

Agreed

[@jazyjas3937]

This.

[@holylandfan3275]

Yesterday a victim, today a WARRIOR!! 👏👏

[@Ashley-kx2gf]

🙌🏻

[@RM-nd7gn]

So what's his name?

[@holylandfan3275]

@@RM-nd7gn I wouldn’t know.

[@rodelbunag9823]

Tomorrow a queen

[@Ayah_Mia]

Lmfao. Typical yank

[@HRHDMKYT]

They definitely chose the right winner in Kansas. Someone with strength of character, to admire and look up to. Kudos to Miss Kansas.

[@mees2751]

That sucker is intimidated by her beauty and success. Lord please protect this beautiful Queen.

[@Whatnok]

Yes, those are narcissistic individuals. 💯💯💯💯💯👿

[@Nani-zp7km]

You are so obviously detached from reality, i hope you get better🙏

[@sssssssss111]

@Gee_Morty.. That's what you like to fantasize about ... But they are disgusted by you. They don't secretly like you, trust me

[@ShaquilleOatmeal842]

@Gee_Morty.. tf you mean she likes it? She was being abused.

[@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst]

@@ShaquilleOatmeal842Gee Morty is either a troll or someone without the brain capacity to understand observable reality. Either way, probably not worth your time, but THANK YOU for supporting this young woman!

[@abbywinters7751]

Whoever he is he was there to intimidate her. Her courage in calling him out was as beautiful as she is!❤ ❤❤

[@BLANK2729]

How do we know it’s a dude.?

[@matthewbascone8367]

@@BLANK2729She referred to “him” when she explained the situation.

[@BLANK2729]

@@matthewbascone8367 Yup, I saw that afterwards and couldn’t find my comment.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

He was there as if he owned her, nothing else

[@cheryl5994]

SHE DIDN'T CALL HIM OUT THOUGH, SHE JUST TOLD EVERYONE THAT SHE WAS A VICTIM OF "DOMESTIC ABUSE" LEAVING THE DOORS WIDE OPEN FOR HIM TO CARRY ON.

[@LostSoulSearching]

I'm in inpatient hospital right now bc of the same thing. Hearing her words on stage just healed something in me.

[@victoriagallop9164]

Hang in there, my prayers are with you……I escaped D/V as a young woman and know how brainwashing by an abuser can make it hard to get out. I finally found the courage when I saw how it was affecting my child. You only deserve someone who treats you like a queen! I wish all the best for you.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Sending you healing and supporting vibes for having the courage to share. You are not alone, you deserve so much better! ❤❤❤

[@thewoolverine4420]

Praying for you to heal and grow from this. I left my abuser 11 years ago after he threw me down a flight of stairs in front of our 4 year old son. You can get through this. I believe in you

[@yuminator81]

Omg. So sorry to hear these heart wrenching experiences. Please continue to heal. Happiness lives inside you. You're so beautiful and most deserving to have those that love, respect and care for you dearly. One of my kindergartener's affirmations they practiced at camp this year: "Nobody, I mean NOBODY! can tell me that I'm Nobody!!" Holds true as an adult!! ❤

[@OfficerSuperman_she-her]

Bless your heart! God bless you and all of your endeavors, Sweetheart. Keep being strong, vocal, positive, inspiring, and an overall AWESOME person. God has you. You got this! ✊🏾🙏🏾💙

[@dshepherd107]

Really proud of this woman. That took courage!

[@Stacey0619]

On that stage, looking down upon her abuser.. she undoubtedly took back her power from him. Miss Kansas showed incredible strength, courage and bravery in such a key moment- her words will now inspire countless victims to find their own voices and strength for decades to come! Praying for her safety ❤

[@zzizahacallar]

❤ this comment

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

​@@zzizahacallarThese days if you ask a woman to cook it's emotional abuse. She probably just didn't have her way.

[@eugenemorganakakeek8941]

Oh BS you know nothing about this. everyone wants to be the victim these days. 90% of the girls who cry "poor me" are worse then the men. Everyone believes the poor girl. I see in real life men getting walked over everyday.

[@gia4822]

❤❤❤❤

[@dshepherd107]

@@Stacey0619 don’t want to rain on your parade, but too many times have we seen these situations end up going nowhere. I’m cautiously hopeful. Thee are very powerful people who’ve been involved in assaulting other minors and young adults at these parties. We never got to find out who was in Ghislaine Maxwell’s book of names. I’ve heard that Diddy has far more tapes and many more powerful people in compromising positions. I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t get Epstein-ed.☠️

[@calamityjane4331]

Thank you Miss Kansas for speaking up. This must have taken courage and it will inspire other people to open up publicly.

[@barringtonedwards7008]

WHY WOULD A WOMAN WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW THAT SHE WAS ABUSED? WHAT KIND OF MADNESS IS THIS. YOU THINK PEOPLE PITY YOU OR SOMETHING? PEOPLE DO NOT CARE

[@xxreyoxx]

​@@barringtonedwards7008thank you! Why are ppl using these platforms for this? As if there isnt ANY awareness towards abuse.

[@MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed]

YOU ALL DON’T KNOW ANY FACTS ON THE MATTER, simpletons. “BELIEVE ALL PAGEANT LADIES” 👀🤔WE KNOW NOTHING! WHAT IF YOUR LOVED ONE WAS FALSELY ACCUSED? She better reach slander & defamation. Biased here- pageant girls chase VANITY, a Biblically ungodly pursuit 🙄 (I BLAME SOCIETY. WE NEED TO REWARD HIGH INTEGRITY WOMEN (& MEN), NOT JUST DECENT LOOKS!) 📝 EMOTIONAL abuse? OFTEN emotional & verbal are mutual. I WORK WITH ACCUSERS & VICTIMS. MOST CASES TURN OUT UNSUBSTANTIATED & HYPOCRITICAL. VERY STRANGE TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR EX AT A PAGEANT 🚩🚩🚩⚠️🚫. IDIOCRACY CONFIRMED - MANY untrained amateurs BELIEVE ANYTHING. TRUST NO ONE who doesn’t provide evidence. ANYONE CAN SAY ANYTHING. LESSONS LEARNED AS A …PROFESSIONAL. WISDOM. I REPEAT, NONE OF US KNOWS ANYTHING⚠️🚨🚩🚩🚩

[@keithb6717]

The courage to manipulate in order to get what they want is pretty standard for women actually.

[@ArranVid]

@@barringtonedwards7008 PEOPLE DO CARE, CRY MORE.

[@somacinteriors]

Can’t imagine how empowering that was for her

[@lraine9199]

Right!

[@KaturaMcKinnon]

I wish she called his name and had him stand up

[@Jahtutson]

Calling him out is letting him know, you isolated me from family and friends, but look at all my supporters still! I am not alone you coward!

[@synnove1046]

@@KaturaMcKinnon❤

[@Rayview-px1hm]

I'm also thinking of how many victims could it inspire to speak out or just get out of the abusive relationship.

[@terrismith6870]

I don’t have any idea who she is, but I am SO SO SO very proud of her! It took me 50 years and a lot of therapy. I still couldn’t do it face to face. And I never told my parents before they passed. I know if I had, my life would have been much happier but I didn’t because I didn’t want to tear apart the rest of the family. Such an amazing young woman! She can now continue on with a successful life and go one to have a beautiful family as well if that’s what she wants. God bless her! ❤

[@Jahtutson]

Remember, if it happened to you, it's probably happened to someone else. Speaking up could help the victims of the family come together.

[@zway4jesus]

I hope you're ok now 🙏❤

[@carolechenowith900]

Shes a brave soul for announcing that because she might really be a target now. She needs to watch her back.

[@tamikaa9815]

I agree! 😳

[@seriejohnson698]

Definitely, these men are crazy especially if called out.

[@crazyasalways9272]

Sadly she'd be a target no matter

[@SaraBoBara5591]

@@crazyasalways9272I think she realizes that she’s going to be a target no matter what and that’s my opinion on why She probably did this, the more people who know the less likely he Is to act a fool, like he’s gonna be feeling like he needs to prove that he’s not violent and that she’s crazy. Although I understand that it could also bruise his ego and the embarrassment could enrage him but I think he’s less likely to do something now that everyone knows and more people will be protecting her and watching him

[@crazyasalways9272]

@SaraBoBara5591 I do agree amd hopefully people keep talking about her and watching her maybe just maybe he'll back off

[@talk2birds128]

The first time someone in a beauty pageant said something worth listening to. That took guts! 👏🖤 🕊️

[@zeeqq105]

Absolutely ‼️‼️❤❤❤❤

[@talk2birds128]

@@zeeqq105 ☺️✌️🖤

[@Echo-tk8pz]

Perhaps, she was afraid.

[@colleyslimmaz4502]

And not "world peace"😅

[@missf7727]

Haaa!! 😅👍​@@colleyslimmaz4502

[@Isaiahvsthegame]

So lets talk about that Restraining order

[@cmitchell5593]

Hell yeah

[@innergoddess447]

Do you mean the piece of paper that doesn't work with guys that are crazy

[@innergoddess447]

Cuz it doesn't always work Hun sure in your head it always works but that's not reality darling

[@angelaclark2231]

@@Isaiahvsthegame Abuse comes in many forms not all of which qualify as a threat to safety or well being actionable by law enforcement.✌

[@crazyasalways9272]

Sadly even with proof even with this they probably won't give her one till it's too late

[@JoyBringers]

The shoe is on the other foot now. He is no longer incognito. He can run but he can't hide. He can't keep showing up at events trying to intimidate because all eyes are on Him. People will be uncovering who the abuser is. Even if he harms her he has been outed. Bravo young lady.

[@puhiadams5171]

I don't see his name anywhere.

[@jazzhand1220]

Glad she's taking back her power and called him out. But she needs to be careful, if he's bold enough to repeatedly keep showing up to her pageants after they've broken things off, he'll surely escalate. Abusers hate being called out for their abuse, now that she's "publicly humiliated" him, there's no telling how much further off the rails he'll go.

[@username00009]

I don’t think she should have claimed him (“my abuser”). In a way, that’s still giving him power.

[@Jasmine-iw3wi]

Should have ignored him. Abusers want to be seen and acknowledged. He's not publicly humiliated if no one knew who he was

[@dawsie]

Was just going to say that, as for saying “My abuser” there is no other way to say it. You can stand it on its head and it will still come out as “my abuser” she never named him, did not need to, her family and friends know who he is and from there it will ripple out wards. She will have so many people around her for now that he cannot get anywhere close to her.

[@cremepuffle]

@@username00009i can see this but also o think its more raw and powerful that ppl know it was personal and he was doing this to her and her only. He abused her, that was her abuser.

[@cremepuffle]

@@Jasmine-iw3wino she shouldnt have and thats how women get stuck in a scared cycle of running and hiding instead of airing him out. We cannot continue that.

[@javiernarvaez5297]

Miss Kansas calling out her abuser is the boldest and most incredible thing I’ve ever seen in a pageant contestant ever! She truly deserved the crown!

[@lydiablake-simon7555]

Oh shut up , these chick's be lying for attention it's the new norm and all you fools certainly feed right into it !

[@RadiUzunova]

Says “I’m a victim”, without any proof and gets the crown 👑 So pathetic

[@jfm14]

​@@RadiUzunova She didn't say she was a victim, though... she publicly called out her abuser's intimidation tactics. Those are two completely different things. 🙄

[@joel9909]

gosh y'all should find out the full story first. women lie.. a lot

[@canndiedreamz]

Very bold she sounds like a politician,in a good way

[@rachbeth86]

you know he went there hoping she would cower down and yet he actually made it be such an empowering moment for her and not just her but survivors of abuse everywhere! that was glorious! ❤

[@BuffKangaroo1]

Seems like any thing empowers you guys

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@BuffKangaroo1 Uncalled for. I'm a Conservative, and not a supporter at all, of the leftist "women's" movements. But what this lady did in calling out her abuser, WAS a great thing. And she should be proud, as should all women who are victims of abuse.

[@BuffKangaroo1]

@@NCMemoryMakers they seem to be victims in everything to

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@BuffKangaroo1 Are you advocating for a man abusing a woman? Is an abused woman not a victim?

[@BuffKangaroo1]

@@NCMemoryMakers I advocate that no one should abuse anyone and everyone are entitled to self defense not just one side

[@sharondoan1447]

What a beautiful and well spoken young woman. I am so proud of her for calling out her abuser from the stage. Have a wonderful year representing Kansas.

[@PorshiaVonne]

Giving so many victims the courage to stand up for themselves 💜 congrats queen 👸🏽

[@yalltripping]

I’m confused because the only reason she said something is because of all the cameras if it weren’t for the cameras she wouldn’t said anything

[@PorshiaVonne]

@@yalltripping I think that’s just your perception. If someone is in the audience who abused her, she’s allowed to call them out whether there are camera there or not.

[@yalltripping]

@@PorshiaVonne I understand that but why is it that when the camera is out now she would say some instead of when it was happening or before

[@Faith99-r4m]

Girls just gotta know to walk away...

[@CColeman-lq9kw]

She's not a "queen" none of you all are royalty lol. You really need to stop calling yourselves that. You sound like you have these insane delusions of Grandeur as if you honestly worship your own skin color and that's why you call yourselves that. It seriously looks Looks and sounds absolutely crazy lol

[@xenozeno]

Congrats to her for being strong in the face of bullying and abuse.

[@jimjimjim6841]

​@Gee_Morty..I enjoy it too, what's wrong with that?

[@Iamanillusion1]

Please stfu she's a baiter

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Alexis Smith cast off that cloak of shame that keeps so many survivors silenced & invisible. Well done, Alexis! Your courage & triumph shine out!! ✊💖

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Emotional abuse REALLY so now if a man disagrees with a woman it's abuse. If that's the case men get emotionally abused everyday

[@jpbodybuilding5160]

The courage this young lady demonstrates in confronting her abuser is truly remarkable. Wow!

[@asha1436]

Super proud of this young lady calling out and confronting abusive predators!❤

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Were you there?

[@hollydayrobert]

Classic abuser move. Been there(25 yrs ago). One time I went three different places in one night and they showed up every time. Had a friend that didn’t quite believe me until they saw me at an outdoor concert and saw that everywhere I would go stand, the old and tall abuser would come over and stand right in front of me so I couldn’t see. Even when I was married and just visiting my hometown, he blocked my way back to my seat at a CHURCH Christmas service. That’s good what she said from the stage, but you never talk to them or read notes from them. They are genius guilt trippers and they are playing the control game always.

[@Eshabee]

How did you finally got rid of him ? Your husband didn’t say nothing

[@vanillavania.]

@@Eshabee I’d like to know as well. Unless it was an unrelenting family member.

[@acharich]

Whoa.. 🙇🏾‍♂️

[@hollydayrobert]

You stay away with no contact.. block them etc. Any communication gives them an opening to perform and control. On the bright side, I’ve been able to help others in the same situation. At my age now, I wish someone would’ve told me to get a restraining order. He had so many people fooled though. He was even a youth pastor at one point. Thankfully, a friend finally overheard how he really was and was able to tell others. He was the slippery charismatic type and the ultimate guilt tripper. You live and learn. I should’ve gone with my first 6th sense feeling about him and not let other’s praises of him override that first initial feeling.

[@gngirl1]

The audacity of fighting for attention that is no longer theirs

[@paulatatton7360]

Beware of this man. May the good Lord keep you safe, brave young lady.

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Exactly were you there ? And also who cares people disagree in relationships all the time

[@Mamasrascals]

That took great courage to call out an abuser! I’m sure it was not easy getting to this point and you did it all on your own. He doesn’t need a thank you. He needs to be dealt with by police.

[@Typh211]

She’s so brave for calling him out! So happy she’s standing strong despite her abuser stalking her. I pray she stays safe.

[@23systementerprisesllc94]

Yes I know he was there seeing if she would 🥇 win Ms. Kansas!!

[@Typh211]

@@23systementerprisesllc94 yeah, Forsure

[@EquineHeart22]

​@Gee_Morty..I mean, she already HAD attention on her. She was taking her power back from a POS abuser

[@dr.rickbooty]

I wish a woman would try to stalk me. I wouldnt just talk, I promise you that.

[@stoddard1953]

@Gee_Morty.. Yet, you wouldn't say that to her face, would you? Little boy.

[@bellagrace9812]

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but when we stand in defiance and rebuke the darkness their powers are diminished and we stand tall because the victory is ours. Congratulations young lady, this is your time and your platform and you represented well. ❤❤❤

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

The enemy promotes the agenda that says believe all women.

[@purple.burglar.alarm...]

Have you ever been raped?​@@user-cv7no8bj9v

[@lulumoon6942]

As a former longtime Victim Advocate couldn't be more proud! 🙏🕊️

[@belindafoster-eb5sb]

And the work you do for the victims of society should be commended.

[@DirtRoadFarmers]

She could be lying

[@carolfrank9645]

👋Miss Kansas, I applaud you for your unwavering courage! I am a survivor of domestic abuse, wish I had your courage when I was in that mess. Thank you sweetie, for speaking up and speaking out for All who are afraid or unable to do so! SHERO, indeed you are!

[@jamesgeorge5276]

He showed up there as a way of intimidating her but she stood strong and called him out!! Everyone knows who he is now and hopefully he will back down and leave her alone so she can move on with her life. Praying for her protection and well being!🙏🙏😊

[@QUEENDIONNE23]

Yes

[@ParticleLarry]

What's his name?

[@jamesgeorge5276]

@@ParticleLarry She didn't give out his name! She just called his no good Ass out in front of a national audience!! Good for her!!

[@ParticleLarry]

@@jamesgeorge5276 and who was that

[@RDCFemmes]

​@@ParticleLarryher ex obviously 1:49

[@Futuretense101]

Whoever abused her...justice is coming. She fired the opening salvo.

[@josephatherley86]

And its going to come hard.

[@virtue1495]

I won't lie i choked 😢😢 The pain in her eyes and voice is undeniable 💔

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

So what . People have problems in relationships. I would like to hear HIS side of the story.

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

@@bernardsaibu4137 I totally agree with you. I've had women tell me themselves they falsley accused a man of DV. because they were upset. The laws are totally unfair against men in this country we call the home of the free.

[@thisbushnell2012]

​@@user-cv7no8bj9vof course you would, son.

[@user123-x2r]

Congratulations you won more than the Miss Kansas award - you won respect by being a survivor and encouraging others not to tolerate abuse

[@mofun5315]

She was asking for it.

[@ashleyb777]

She's AMAZING! Beautiful, and I'm SO happy she won! Good for her!

[@josephatherley86]

Not amazing, but she's Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐

[@Iamanillusion1]

Another black look at me attention seeker

[@y.m.505]

"My abuser is here seated on the front row and his name is..." That would have been an epic ending.

[@1_star_reviews]

Thank you because everyone was probably looking around like who is she talking about

[@barringtonedwards7008]

​@@1_star_reviews AND YOU THINK SHE IS RIGHT FOR NOT NAMING HIM? HOW STUPID IS THIS?! HE'S HERE. NO. I WILL NOT TELL YOU WHO HE IS. DAMN STUPID MORTALS

[@ljeans531]

​@@1_star_reviews yes but, that might confuse people and they could get the wrong guy on some vigilante justice. I hope she asked security to escort him out tho.

[@shellz831]

When you enter a beauty contest, you can do it YOUR WAY and give the abuser your spotlight. She did it HER way, shame him, and prove him WRONG by winning the beauty contest. Because no doubt he was telling her "you're not beautiful and nobody else wants you".

[@y.m.505]

@@shellz831 Calm down Shellzy, take a deep breath. My comment is not a criticism of her response. Read again.

[@RikiHawk]

When I first clicked on the link, I was not expecting to hear a beautiful young lady openly proclaim her life back from a sorry POS abuser. The moment was so powerful I literally had a huge smile of pride for her and tears of joy. I have a daughter similar to her age. My mind immediately raced to my daughter and from my perspective as a father is similar to Ms. Kansas’ when she said, I hope no-one ever has to go through that type of abuse. God bless her and I pray she uses her platform to bring more awareness to abuse. She demonstrated the grace, situational awareness to call out the abuser, and articulation to demonstrate her lioness traits openly! I am so proud of her. Much respect to you and God bless you in your future endeavors.

[@tmontero8492]

You GO girl. I admire your spirit and courage. Everything you do to bring this abuse to light, helps our future generations to be heard and believed!

[@evonne315]

Way to go, sis. Abusers love to show up when you least expect it and ruin your day. It's part of the abuse. Anything to stay in your life and maintain some form or control over you. I pray she is safe and well, that he delivers no retribution for her calling him out. We are stronger in this together ❤

[@MelanieClaire61]

We Are stronger. Together.

[@kimleone5496]

I agree wholeheartedly. I grew up in abuse and I found out 50 years later that people knew it was going on but they did nothing to stop it. It destroyed my life because I didn't get the help I needed

[@JacquelinePerez-Lopez-rd8rj]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE. I RESPECT MISS KANSAS. 💐🇺🇸

[@lashaunwaddell2750]

I’m so proud of you young lady. You just gave the courage to another young lady to come forward and say something thank you.

[@mama-nono3652]

NOW THIS, THIS, THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL "STUNNING AND BRAVE". GOD BLESS THIS WOMAN A MILLION TIMES!!! This was such a beautiful, courageous, fearless, redemptive moment for victims. To let the abuser know they no longer have power in their lives. That the fear is gone. So often the abuser gets to be shielded and protected by family and takes no accountability for their actions. The abuser gets to revel in their victim's fear and trauma that they caused. They are confident that they will never be called out. Even now the psychology fields are forcing the law and the culture to remove the stigma from abusers and putting the onus on the victim to embrace the abuser as the one who should be comforted and protected. These abusers should be named and shamed and removed from society.

[@Alaryicjude]

Bless that woman forever! I'm so glad she won! 👑

[@angelnumber0723]

That's a beautiful use of her platform. It's very brave. I hope she remains safe.

[@DIYQUEENDIVA]

I'm truly impressed by Miss Kansas' bravery in speaking out about her past. It takes immense strength to confront such a painful experience and use that voice to advocate against violence while her abuser was present. Her courage is inspiring and impactful.

[@melanielibebe-DHS-HarfordCount]

Powerful - absolutely. Now be safe - get a protective order!!!!

[@Pizza-gb1ch]

Why? He hurt her feeling once. He likes prettu women so he showed up a place pretty women frequent so he could connect with other pretty women. He didn't approach her or touch her. She could be triggered because he us sleeping with her competition. The emotional abuse could've been sleeping with her roommate. All u have is some vague reference to "emotional" abuse which amounts to hurting her feelings.

[@toothcruncher]

@@Pizza-gb1ch why are you commenting like you know them? you're just a man who likes invalidating women, shut up

[@dcoward-zr5kk]

Thank you for being an example. I need this more than I have had the strength to say❤ Please pray for those of us tired of running🙏🏾💪🏾❣️

[@daa4309]

I know that wasn't easy, but she did something that many wish they could do: She stood up to her abuser!! Blessings to her. I pray for her safety.

[@barringtonedwards7008]

SHE STOOD TO HER A USER IN FRONT OF MANY PEOPLE. THAT MEANS SHE COULD NOT DO IT ALONE. WHEN SHE IS CONFRONTED WITH HIM ALONE I BET SHE WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME STRENGTH

[@JO-hn4vn]

@@barringtonedwards7008 Wow, I mean, tell us you're an abuser... Hopefully, she has purchased a gun and learned how to use it.

[@billyzoe1816]

I wonder if she did it knowing it's an automatic win for her in the contest because that's actually smart 😂😂

[@msx701]

Strong woman, beautiful and smart. I hope she has a safe, healthy and happy life.

[@childlessdoglady]

What a brave young woman. Kansas is lucky to have her.

[@triciajohansen7124]

Next is Miss America!!! Best of luck and God bless you!!!❤

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Were you there to see the abuse?

[@corneshahenderson8169]

The strength and courage!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@itsthespiceoflife]

Wow!! She's such a strong and beautiful young lady inside and out. She took her power back from this horrible person and stood up to them. She's a voice for so many that are too afraid to speak out. She's truly an inspiration and her courage is contagious! I'm so proud of you Miss Kansas!

[@lonettehendrick9836]

As an older woman who had went through being abused in a relationship, I am so proud of her!! Just Wow!!!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

lol feminist-propaganda! 😂😂😂

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

​@ToyotaGuy1971 you keep commenting the same thing,I'm going to guess you're related to the jerk.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@unexpectedvixen5685 No, I just know feministpropaganda when I hear it.

[@EquineHeart22]

​@@ToyotaGuy1971there's nothing "feminist' about standing up for herself against a stalking abuser, that's her human right

[@leenabel]

This brought tears to my eyes. As a victim of abuse myself, seeing this young woman bravely calling out her abuser right to his face at that pivotal moment was so inspiring. She's a real one and they made the right choice by choosing Miss Kansas.

[@dama_shares]

Such a vibrant, classy lady! Much respect to her!

[@LaChanceuse]

Alexis, I understand your pain. I have once walked in your shoes! You are such a beautiful and brave woman! Thank you for speaking for yourself and, in doing so, giving others the courage to speak up as well! May you be blessed and safe! Hopefully the abuser was/has been reported to authorities!

[@wingspan7679]

*THANK YOU Ms Kansas, THANK YOU for Calling THIS PERSON/SITUATION OUT*

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

All women cry abuse. I would like to hear his side

[@emmanuelking9988]

What a moment of empowerment and true bravery, very proud of her. I wish her a future full of success and peace.

[@gazellehelene5380]

I am so happy that she is free physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am so glad that she won and I pray that more women escape from these abusive men!🙏🏾

[@Nda54Gem]

I Applaud 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Miss Kansas for facing her Abuser and facing it in the midst of her Beautiful Celebration!✨💜 🎊

[@karenjohnson5634]

What a beautiful woman and wonderful choice for Ms. Kansas! May God protect her and bless her platform. I pray she can help many ❤

[@jerrycampbell3921]

A very powerful woman right there. Good for you. I'm just sorry she couldn't say his name.

[@siennavine81]

Good for her! I am so tired of abusers and abuse defenders hating on this beautiful woman. They are so sad and pathetic.

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

I love you! Thank you for standing up to your abuser!

[@Greenfox86]

I can't imagine how she was feeling right there. Shaking and BRAVE AF!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@barringtonedwards7008]

YOU MEAN STUPID AF. NO YOU WOMEN DO NOT NEED TO TELL THE WORLD YOUR DAMN PROBLEMS..

[@ChandraJimmerson]

Such courage and boldness! Kudos to her and congratulations, Beautiful Ms. Kansas!

[@DrNadineCollins]

Good girl!!! No intimidation!! May God continue to watch over you!

[@viewer0ne]

Why is he following her around? Seems like he’s a stalker as well as an abuser. Sounds like she may need a restraining order.

[@PeacefulBrother33]

Much respect to this courageous young lady!

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

Were you there to see the abuse?

[@Jahtutson]

You deserve that stage and you used it well. You are beautiful in so many ways. Stay strong and safe!

[@snickerson3558]

Girl they may have hurt you & victimized you but YOU GIRL TOOK YOUR LIFE BACK & mic dropped it w a beautiful smile on your face!!

[@mfy5528]

I love you 💕 thank you for your strength, courage and smile. Thank you 😊 in tears

[@erinpilla]

I hope she continues therapy and gets support. It is BEYOND COURAGEOUS to confront your abuser. I would know-- I was abused myself.

[@erinpilla]

@Gee_Morty.. ????

[@DANNIDesignMarketing]

Yesssss.... I love how she did it with such class, just ever so casually, no names ... just a total SIDE SWIPE, IGNORE, and WIN! Thank God she walked away and made herself a HERO for other women ~

[@Lifestinks]

So many survivors and victims are made to suffer in silence by society. Yes society. This woman is speaking for so many that can't but it's important for her to be as far away as possible from that person and to take legal action even though the system doesn't really care until it's too late. Sad but true.

[@carebear4554]

She gave me chills when she called him out. I applaud her bravery! 👏👏👏💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

She's fake-news. 🤭 feminist-propaganda just like a female "presidential candidate" in a despotism/fake-democracy

[@SharonWoodin-qn5ht]

Wow that's what I call a true warrior standing up for herself. Congratulations Miss Kansas.🙏💪👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnwhitmer4036]

Oh really- I’m sure she’s used men to pay for dates and never called herself out for abuse of men

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

lol ffeminist-propaganda. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ogletort]

These boys are so angry 😂

[@gingerthomas5758]

​@@ToyotaGuy1971uhoh...this dude hits chicks.

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@Ogletort Stop projecting

[@teresabarnes5524]

What a courageous young lady! Bravo to her and CONGRATULATIONS on the win!❤🎉

[@jessicah3782]

Miss Kansas is a role model 🙏

[@Leith-t4e]

Used her indoor voice and her grown up words with clear articulation ,grace and charm. Icing on the cake?, she's beautiful and she won.

[@23systementerprisesllc94]

She won and he showed up to ruin her moment because he knew it would cause her to get emotional

[@djlivvy46]

​@@23systementerprisesllc94 - he wanted to scare her.

[@reginastewart7552]

He was there to intimidate her. She said...not this time.

[@breatherepeat]

Thank you, Miss Kansas for speaking up and out, and putting your abuser on blast!! You've inspired countless others to speak up and out as well. Bless you!

[@kc7112]

Her courage is so refreshing!!!

[@eveeeeex]

YES!!!!!!! I absolutely love how brave you were to speaking up ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mingo7767]

Has to be the best video of 2024 !!!

[@magaritacorral6810]

For all of us thats being in the same situation, I applaud you 👏🏼❤️ you’re a true Warrior , stay tall Prayers 🙏🏽

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

He sounds dangerous. Hopefully, the KBI will intervene, and investigate that creep.

[@23systementerprisesllc94]

Creep for sure coming to stalk her and watching in silence

[@ShaquilleOatmeal842]

@MalesAreDemons I like the username

[@ShaquilleOatmeal842]

@MalesAreDemons ur welcome :33

[@BigMacWitCheez]

Why protect him by not calling him out? Honestly, that was your opportunity to get swift justice from the PEOPLE.

[@rebekahwolkiewicz449]

Because she could be sued for defamation and assault. Never underestimate the audacity of abusers. Even if it’s deserved and he did terrible things, you can’t just sic people on people. Think about it… if Taylor Swift pointed a man in the audience and said he did something bad to her, even if it wasn’t true, those insane Swifties would probably pummel him to death without any second thoughts.

[@allananderson949]

Imagine if it wasn't true. You'd be spending a long time in prison for the crime of being a simp

[@MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed]

@@rebekahwolkiewicz449never underestimate liars also… how do you know SHE’S not equally emotionally abusive? Society is lowest IQ ever. YOU KNOW NOTHING ON THE MATTER. IT WAS AN ASININE MOVE ON HER PART. “BELIEVE ALL PAGEANT LADIES” 👀🤔WE KNOW NOTHING! WHAT IF YOUR LOVED ONE WAS FALSELY ACCUSED? She better reach slander & defamation. Biased here- pageant girls chase VANITY, a Biblically ungodly pursuit 🙄 (I BLAME SOCIETY. WE NEED TO REWARD HIGH INTEGRITY WOMEN (& MEN), NOT JUST DECENT LOOKS!) 📝 EMOTIONAL abuse? OFTEN emotional & verbal are mutual. I WORK WITH ACCUSERS & VICTIMS. MOST CASES TURN OUT UNSUBSTANTIATED & HYPOCRITICAL. VERY STRANGE TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR EX AT A PAGEANT 🚩🚩🚩⚠️🚫. IDIOCRACY CONFIRMED - MANY untrained amateurs BELIEVE ANYTHING. TRUST NO ONE who doesn’t provide evidence. ANYONE CAN SAY ANYTHING. LESSONS LEARNED AS A …PROFESSIONAL. WISDOM. I REPEAT, NONE OF US KNOWS ANYTHING⚠️🚨🚩🚩🚩

[@swordchild0013]

Is it being a simp? Because I wonder how many real men just stand by when a woman is being abused and do nothing

[@tulin_enjoyer]

​@@rebekahwolkiewicz449 fair nuff

[@SWog617]

So they dont bother to ask who the abuser is? That's some solid 2024 journalism for you... maybe he was famous.

[@AutoYoung]

So!!! It's not about him! It's about her and others who were abused and are still being abused...

[@SWog617]

@AutoYoung So you're glad they didn't make him famous by identifying him... and are more interested in protecting those around him... whoever he is? You don't identifying him would keep others away from him? OK, just keep hiscsecret hush-hush. Good call.

[@AutoYoung]

@SWog617 It wasn't about him in that moment dummy! Giving him the spotlight would have only given him the attention he wants and would have taken the attention off of her and her message. This was HER moment, not his...

[@Whatnok]

They don’t need to say his name. He knows who he is. And I’m sure he’s one second away from being exposed so he better relax n stay w Away.

[@trustmemysonisadoctor8479]

It is important to name the abuser so society can protect the vulnerable. If someone had done it earlier the predator would be known and hopefully prosecuted which would protect other vulnerable girls and young women.

[@jasminefrichtl806]

You go girl ❤🌹 thank you for standing up for millions of abused women & other abused victims which is most often women & children

[@GRenee-tq5df]

Wow!!! Goosebumps!!! You go girl! ❤

[@redfieldwong717]

Her story is suspicious. Why not say his name. Just looking for sympathy.

[@jfm14]

​@@redfieldwong717 Your comments on this story are suspiciously defensive....

[@GRenee-tq5df]

@@redfieldwong717 I think it was more of a “you know who you are” thing. By not saying his name it kept the drama on a more professional level and she kept the moment about her. Not worth a name drop

[@user-cv7no8bj9v]

​@@jfm14Are the comments suspicious or is this a person with enough guts to not be shamed for NOT BELIEVING all women. Women lie all the time

[@janethutcheson3678]

Wow, another shameless abuser, I’m glad she called them out. Stay strong.

[@ruthwashington4393]

Go Miss Kansas 🙏🏾❤ for you

[@prissilou]

Impressive in so many ways. One if the bravest women I have ever seen. This lady is going places.