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Penn's mother files for restraining order claiming 'extreme psychological abuse' Yardbarker: B.J. Penn's mother files for retraining order claiming 'extreme psychological abuse' B.J. Penn’s mother Lorraine Shin has filed for a restraining order against her son after the UFC legend was arrested twice in the past two days for abuse of a family or household member. On Tuesday, ...

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The mother of former UFC champion B.J. Penn has filed for a restraining order against the Hall of Fame fighter, telling a court she believes her son suffers from a rare psychological disorder known as ... Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage. USA Today: Emotional abuse is more concerning than you may realize.

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