The article highlights the long-term emotional and psychological impact of abuse on female athletes, with one player stating, 'I don’t know how I will ever trust anybody again.' It examines systemic failures in sports culture and the urgent need for support systems to protect athletes.
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The Lasting Effects of Abuse in Women's Soccer: A Player's Struggle with Trust
A former athlete shares her battle with trust issues stemming from abuse in women's soccer.
reddit-r/womenssoccer via WHBJune 3, 20261 min read
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