‘Surviving Ohio State’ is difficult to watch, but the survivors deserve for us to bear witness

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The survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss’s sexual assault and abuse at Ohio State deserve so much better.

Content warning: This story, and the ‘Surviving Ohio State’ documentary, contain references to and descriptions of sexual abuse and assault that may be disturbing for readers and viewers.

I’ve lived in the Atlanta metro area for almost 20 years, but I’m an Ohio State fan, born and bred. I learned the words to Carmen Ohio around the time I learned to talk.