“That’s like sayingīut by choosing to speak out, Crews raised awareness about the scourge of sexual assaultĪnd encouraged women and other men to come forward. Have allowed it and even he was “too big” to be sexually assaulted. The response when he went public initially shocked him people said Crews should not But then he grabbed his wife’s hand and they Morris Endeavor executive at a Hollywood party. His control was tested and held strong in 2016, when Crews was groped twice by a William “Porn taught me women were objects and there for men’s pleasure,” he Of pornographic magazines, and was mesmerized. Taking flute lessons at his uncle’s house when he was 11, Crews discovered a trunk Got his family back-the Crews’ have five children.Ĭrews also addressed the addiction to pornography he developed as a pre-teen. He spent 12 years working on controlling his anger and seven years in therapy, and Said, ‘Fine, I can find another woman’,” Crews said. Status helped him avoid the turmoil he carried inside.Īfter revealing to his wife Rebecca that he cheated on her and she left him, his wife’sĭeparture and his initial response, Crews said, finally jolted him into action. “Success is the warmest place to hide,” Crews said, in discussing how his celebrity “I could burn rage legally.”Īfter retiring, he began getting parts in films and TV shows, including Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but still carried anger and a sense of entitlement with him. “I developed rage and football was perfect,” he said. Looking back, Crews said he never really liked playing football, but it served a purpose. And he is very authentic.”Ĭrews retired from the NFL in 1997 after six years and started acting shortly after. “I haven’t seen a turnout like this in six years,” said FSC President Dr. Of mental health initiatives and scheduled to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness
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His presentation was sponsored by the Dean of Students office as part of a series How he overcame the rage that fueled him and became an advocate for himself and others.Ĭrews said he speaks at as many colleges as he can. Of about 1,500 at Nold Athletic Complex April 28, with a candid presentation about
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When it comes to battling inner demons and sending them packing, Terry Crews has theĪn actor, author, activist, and former pro football player, Crews captivated an audience
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