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This episode contains a detailed description of sexual violence.
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I always feel like this is the hardest part because I never know what to say about myself.
Well, my name's Madison Smith.
I'm in nursing school right now.
I have about a year left.
I've been married for almost three years and I have a wonderful family.
And probably my littlest best friend would be my one and a half year old niece.
Madison Smith grew up in Lindsburg, Kansas.
Lindsburg is a small town with just under 4000 people.
I mean, this is a place where you turn a corner and you see everybody.