Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM):#Every1KnowsSome1

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a way to raise awareness and end the stigma about  domestic violence, and most importantly, speak up and offer resources to anyone you think may be in an abusive relationship.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981, conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children.

The theme this year calls to our individual conscious to stand up for those who can’t voice out.
DVAM 2023: #Every1KnowsSome1

DVAM campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domestic violence is and that it is more than physical violence.

You are not alone!
Stop living in denial.
Tell someone who cares.

One outburst is harmful enough. One slap requires serious attention. One blow is enough to end your life.
Don’t be deceived, If he can shout at you, He can shut you up. If she can break a glass in anger, she can lift a knife.

It starts like a joke, but this joke never ends funny. Tell your story when you can. Don’t allow a recount of events when you are gone.

Never reject help from outside. Don’t lie for your abuser. Don’t cover up your bruises, make ups won’t fix your broken jaw. Stop faking the smile. You can only pretend for a while. The walls around you can hear
You are the only one left to realize you deserve better!

Don’t be quiet!
Speak up!
Shout!
Call out!

Learn to love the sound of your feet walking away from things not meant for you!

I stand in accord with every survivor of Domestic violence and also honoring the memory of the beautiful lives that were taken by their abuser.