PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Teen dating violence is a topic many parents and kids don’t think about, let alone talk about.
The family of Asia Cowell is sharing her story in hopes to help other teens break the cycle.
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“When I’m describing Asia, it’s so much that I feel — it’s hard because I can’t experience it. Any time the opportunity opens to share her, I say ‘yes,’” said her aunt and guardian Tatina Cowell. “Sometimes I hesitate because of my emotions, but I have to honor my niece ’cause … she left a legacy.”
Asia is remembered as a Granby High School student. At 17-years-old, she was an entrepreneur and hairstylist.
“She has such wisdom, kindness and compassion,” Tatina Cowell said. She was just loving. I looked at how she would treat her siblings. She was …