Speak with Page six, Firerose exposed Billy Ray’s alleged “systematic isolation” during their marriage and her inability to find the courage to leave. She also claimed that her family and friends were not allowed to have visitors.
“If I had to send a text message, I had to read it to him for permission. The same went for email,” she continued.
Firerose later called him a bad man after saying, “He’s trying to use my loving notes as proof that he couldn’t have abused me because I love him.” But it is because you love them that you tolerate this behavior.”
“Knowing so many other women and so many other people who are unfortunately survivors of domestic violence — and having to face it all behind closed doors every day — makes me realize that I need to find courage,” she continued. “I don’t think I have it, but I have an obligation. If I can’t use my public platform, what chance does anyone have?”