Kelly was stalked by the man she escaped. She thought leaving would end the violence. Instead, it escalated. The relationship was over—but the monitoring, intimidation, and constant fear of being watched had only just begun. As she navigated restraining orders and safety plans, Kelly was forced to rebuild her life in a world that no longer felt safe. Years later, she would finally speak publicly about what happened—and turn that trauma into something powerful: training person

In the final chapter of Kelly’s story, she shares how surviving a brutal murder attempt led her to a life-saving protection dog — and ultimately to founding Kelly’s K9s, a nonprofit helping domestic violence survivors reclaim their safety, freedom, and power. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wives-undercover-liars-cheaters-love-cons/id1536067021?i=1000751175880

In Part 3 of this true domestic violence survivor story, Kelly reveals how the abuse didn’t end after the night her husband tried to kill her—it followed her into the courtroom. As she fights for protection and justice, Kelly is forced to confront a legal system that she believed would keep her safe, but instead leaves her feeling exposed, retraumatized, and powerless. What unfolds is a devastating continuation of abuse through legal battles, manipulation, and a process that

In Part 2 of this true domestic violence survivor story, Kelly describes the night her husband tried to kill her. After discovering the truth about his secret life, the confrontation turns violent, leaving Kelly injured, terrified, and fighting to survive. In the aftermath, she faces an equally devastating battle—trying to get help from a legal system that fails to protect her. Kelly shares the physical and psychological abuse she endured, her struggle to be believed, and the

As originally told on Discovery ID's show, Toxic, Kelly believed she had learned to trust her instincts. A licensed therapist and homeowner who had already survived profound loss, she thought she had finally found the perfect partner when she met Chris—charming, attentive, and deeply loving, with no obvious red flags. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wives-undercover-liars-cheaters-love-cons/id1536067021?i=1000747856546

In this powerful episode, Kelly Sutliff shares her harrowing journey of survival and healing after a traumatic domestic violence incident. Joined by Terra Newell, they discuss the eerie parallels between Kelly's experience and the true crime series "Dirty John," the challenges of navigating the justice system, and the transformative role of protection dogs in her recovery. Kelly's story is a testament to resilience and the importance of trusting one's instincts. Tune in to he

As shared in part one of her story, Kelly Sutliff is a survivor, founder of the nonprofit Kelly’s K-9’s: Tails of Courage, and a licensed professional counselor from New Jersey. In 2018, after a devastating grief journey, Kelly decided to return to her search for a life partner. It wouldn’t be long before she met a government contractor promising her the future she desired. However, her entire life changed on December 16th, 2019, when the loving relationship she had been cult

Kelly Sutliff is a survivor, founder of the nonprofit Kelly’s K-9’s: Tails of Courage, and a licensed professional counselor from New Jersey. In 2018, after a devastating grief journey, Kelly decided to return to her search for a life partner. It wouldn’t be long before she met a government contractor promising her the future she desired. However, her entire life changed on December 16th, 2019, when the loving relationship she had been cultivating with her new husband ended v

In this episode, I talk to the amazing Kelly Sutliff, a psychotherapist, a DV survivor, and the founder of a nonprofit, Kelly's K9s. She was married for only 11 months, with no joint assets and no children, but her divorce took over 4 years. After the first and only instance of physical abuse, a series of horrific instances that were meant to end her life, Kelly hit rock bottom in the aftermath of this episode. But she managed to climb back out and has created a life that she

In Part II, Kelly opens up about the legal battle, the media spotlight, and how she found purpose after trauma. Heather and Brooklyn dive into the deeper aftermath of abuse, the power of reclaiming your story, and the life-saving work Kelly’s doing today through her nonprofit, Kelly’s K9s: Tails of Courage, which provides trained protection dogs to survivors of domestic violence—free of charge. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/159-kelly-sutliff-has-big-dog-e

You think  you know someone... until you don’t. In this jaw-dropping two-part special, the Sassholes (virtually) sit down with Kelly Sutliff, licensed psychotherapist, domestic violence survivor, and breakout voice from the 2025 ID Channel's premiere episode of the true crime docuseries Toxic on HBO Max. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-kelly-sutliff-has-big-dog-energy-part-i/id1620955941?i=1000720085553

In this episode of Guns and Mental Health, hosts Jake Wiskerchen and Michael Sodini welcome Kelly Sutliff, a licensed professional counselor and domestic violence survivor. Kelly shares her harrowing story of surviving an abusive relationship, the night she escaped her ex-husband, and the subsequent legal battles she faced regarding gun ownership. Watch episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glkizuTqjv8

What if your body knew the truth before your brain could catch up? In this riveting episode of  Bitch Is a Bad Word , I sit down with Kelly Sutliff, a trauma-informed psychotherapist, domestic abuse survivor, and founder of Kelly’s Canines—a nonprofit providing canine support for survivors of trauma. Despite her professional training, Kelly found herself entangled in a high-speed relationship with a pathological abuser who manipulated, gaslit, drugged and assaulted her behind

Kelly Sutliff felt she had the perfect husband until the day he nearly killed her. There were warning signs, but she either did not interpret them or she ignored them. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/262-kelly-sutliff-her-perfect-husband-nearly-murdered-her/id1542478530?i=1000715267862

Kelly is back to tell part 2 of her story - how the county prosecutor's office TOTALLY dropped the ball on her case! She goes in depth on the legal process, how she was wrongfully accused of a felony, and how her psychotic ex was stalking her - all under the prosecutor's nose! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-159-kelly-sutliff-from-hbo-maxs-toxic-series-part-ii/id1602899691?i=1000714975784

Kelly Sutliff survived a brutal attack that was featured on HBO Max's series "Toxic". Her ex-husband turned her home into a blood bath, trying to make it look like Kelly tried to kill HIM! She joins Phil and I to break down the early love bombing phase, red flags and lies she wishes she had caught in the beginning, and details the attack that will leave your heart beat pumping! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-158-kelly-sutliff-from-hbo-maxs-toxic-se

We’re diving into a powerful new series on Investigation Discovery called Toxic, hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, premiering this Monday, May 5th, at 10/9c on ID and streaming on Max. We're interviewing Kelly Sutliff, a survivor whose fairytale romance turned into a violent nightmare. Kelly joins us today to share her harrowing story, her resilience, and why she’s speaking out to help others. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-on-investigation-discovery-an-

Get ready for an explosive Episode 95 of The Haram Life Podcast, where we dive into the wild and unfiltered chaos of the Haram-Verse! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Sutliff, who joins us to unpack her gripping new show on the ID Network, Toxic, and share her powerful personal journey with domestic violence. Kelly’s episode of Toxic: Sleeping with a Stranger. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-haram-life-podcast-episode-95-toxic-with-kelly-sutli