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11/29/20254 min read
You don’t have to go through it alone. It’s OK to tell someone about your abuse.
Telling a friend can feel terrifying, but it can also be the first step toward healing. If you’re in a relationship where you feel hurt, scared or controlled, please know it's’ not your fault and you deserve to feel safe and receive help. Find someone you can trust and tell them what's going on by taking that first step.
Know the signs. Protect yourself and your heart
You deserve safety in your relationships. When dating you should feel safe, respect and uplifted. If your partner is constantly checking your phone, isolating you from your friends or pressure you in anyway. Recognize these behaviors as red flags, not signs of love.
1 in 3 women have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime
Domestic violence isn’t happening somewhere far away. It’s happening in our community. For too long cultural expectations, fear of judgment and a distrust in the system has kept victims quiet and trapped. Protecting family means protecting each other from abuse. Love should never hurt.
No Child should hate going home
Every child deserves to feel safe at home – yet millions witness Domestic violence every year. Children who grew up in violent homes ate deeply affected. Even when the abuse isn’t directed at them.
Did you know? Children exposed to violence are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others.
Look out for Children:
Becoming withdrawn
Struggling with school
Suddenly changing their behavior or emotions
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Help us rebuild lives
Your donation helps provide:
Emergency shelters and safe homes
Counseling and support groups
Legal and financial assistance
Resources for children and families
Every survivor deserves a chance to start again in a safe place. Please share this post to spread the word.
Domestic violence doesn’t always leave bruises.
During #DomesticViolencAwarenessMonth we honor survivors to support healing and work on breaking cycles.
#DomesticViolence #Breakthecycle #Mentalhealth #Abusiverelationship #Survivor
First dates should be exciting – not unsafe.
First Date Checklist:
Meet in public
Share your location with friends
Watch from signs of disrespect and control
And remember your safety matters more than their feelings
#stopdomesticviolence #redflags #gaslighting #dating #boundaries
Red flags matter, especially when they can get caught early. And a first date pay attention if they:
Don’t respect your boundaries
They to isolate you
Get angry easily
#Love #Dating #Redflags #Protectyourself #Selflove
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Children need your help. Children might not always tell you they’re scared, but they show it.
Watch for signs:
Sudden anxiety or aggression
Trouble concentrating or sleeping
Sudden withdrawal from activities or friends
#abuseawareness #childabuse #mentalhealth #abuse #domesticviolence
Having a safe place to sleep can save a life
Donate today and help break the cycle. Your donation helps survivors of domestic violence rebuild – one step at a time.
#Stopdomesticviolence
#EndDV #Supportsurvivors #Domesticviolence #Abuse
Domestic Violence in Immigrant families often goes underreported.
Domestic violence affects people of many backgrounds, but immigrants face unique challenges. Fear of deportation, language barriers, isolation from their communities, and limited access to resources.
Regardless of someone immigrant status, they deserve safety, love and respect.
#domesticviolence #abuse #Immigrantstories #Citizenship #toxicrelationships
You can make a difference in our schools
For many children sometimes the first signs of domestic violence show up in school and sports.
Be on the lookout for:
Unexplained injuries and constant excuses.
Sudden changes in grades or behavior
Withdrawal from teammates, classmates and peers
Fear of going home
Your voice can protect children from living in silence.
#childabuse #Domesticviolence #abuse #Childrenofdomesticviolence #Childabusepreventionmonth
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Green flags when dating: What healthy love looks like
Good relationships are built on trust, respect and care. Healthy love feels peaceful and scary.
They make you feel safe
They celebrate your growth
They take accountability
They respect your boundaries and communicate openly with you
Make sure you aren’t just looking for red flags, look for green ones too
#greenflags #relationshipgoals #couplegoals #datingadvice #love
Abuse doesn’t stop with age; it can affect older people too.
Many suffer quietly due to:
Dependency on a caregiver or partner
Shame
Fear of being alone and helpless
Physical or financial limitations
If you suspect an older adult may be experiencing abuse, please:
Listen without judgement
Offer support and resources
#Domesticviolence #Domesticviolenceawareness
Every child deserves to feel safe and protected. Your donation can help a child heal but support their educational and therapeutic journey. Together, we can break the cycle of abuse and give them the childhood they deserve. Children should be free to be themselves without fear.
Please donate today and make a difference.
#EndDomesticViolence #ProtectChildren
#ChildSurviors #Lovesholdnthurt #Donateforchange
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