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My Face Collapsed After My Ex Attacked Me

20226 minPGdoc-short

Katie and Nikki share their experiences of resilience and transformation after surviving domestic abuse and undergoing multiple facial surgeries.

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Channel: Channel 4 Documentaries

My Face Collapsed After My Ex Attacked Me

2022• 6 minPG

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Katie and Nikki share their experiences of resilience and transformation after surviving domestic abuse and undergoing multiple facial surgeries.

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Katie and Nikki have each undergone multiple surgeries due to violent attacks, highlighting the impact of domestic abuse. Katie's face was reconstructed following an assault by her ex-partner, and she now dedicates her life to supporting survivors of domestic violence. Nikki, a trans woman, requires facial surgery to address injuries that affected her ability to breathe and to align her appearance with her identity. "My Face Collapsed After My Ex Attacked Me" chronicles their resilience and transformation as they navigate their recovery and advocate for others.

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