No Filter Sarah Kopp Married Her Groomer, Then Fought Back
Oct 19, 2025
Sarah Kopp, a survivor and advocate, shares her harrowing journey of being groomed by a teacher who later became her husband. She discusses the complexities of their relationship, revealing how it evolved from compliments to manipulation and control. Sarah bravely recounts her decision to report him to authorities and the challenging legal process that followed. Now, she dedicates her life to protecting children through her organization, Step In For Kids, transforming her painful past into powerful advocacy for abuse prevention and survivor support.
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Charisma That Crossed Boundaries
- Sarah describes meeting Paul Greeley as a charismatic new teacher who made her feel special and equal to him.
- That attention quickly shifted to comments about her body and increased physical touching in gymnastics class.
Isolating Secrets In School Spaces
- Paul began isolating Sarah by creating private one-on-one moments like sitting in empty grandstands and helping with assignments.
- Touching escalated into areas that felt intentional and prolonged beyond what was necessary.
Infiltrating The Family Home
- Paul ingratiated himself with Sarah's family by meeting her mum at local events and sending condolences after her grandfather died.
- He then became a regular presence at their home, bringing wine and card games to build trust with the family.