#enddomesticabuse

[ari-safari]

Let me just tell you about this girl. Where do I even start? I am thankful every single day that you came into my life. Instantly, you brought happiness, smiles, and a ton of laughs. There are few people in this world that I click with right away. But you are definitely one of them. You have one of the biggest hearts and most beautiful souls. Along with a smile that could stop people in their tracks. I love you so much, Tink Tink. And I miss you every single day. Thank you for being my guardian angel these past five months. As usual every month, I’ll be lighting your candle from your vigil while I roll one up later for you. Keep visiting me babygirl. It doesn’t go unnoticed. @bee_rollin 😘 💕 ————— PSA: DOMESTIC ABUSE IS VERY REAL AND VERY SCARY. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT ANYONE YOU SEE MAY BE A VICTIM TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, CALL SOMEONE TO HELP THEM. EVEN IF YOU ARE WRONG ABOUT YOUR SUSPICIONS, AT LEAST THAT PERSON IS SAFE. THIS BEAUTIFUL ANGEL OF MINE WAS TAKEN WAY TOO SOON FROM THE ACTIONS OF ONE PERSON. BE THE VOICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. BE AWARE. BE SAFE. BE SMART. AND TAKE NO SHIT. ———— #domesticviolenceawareness #iloveyou #gonetoosoon #rip #remember #beaware #enddomesticabuse #enddomesticviolence #knowyourworth (at Saint Petersburg, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/ari_jarosz/p/BsgPXG4hwvv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sb2b7wj5qy6k

[lyfestile]

#enddomesticviolence #enddomesticabuse #misogyny #protectwomen #protectblackwomen #patriarchy #domesticabuse https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqxb8iwh1KA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14cox6efrpe3n

[ptojectasha]

#enddomesticabuse #iamasha https://www.instagram.com/p/COI4YzOnXCx/?igshid=17xjtrywp2fs5

[chrismacdad]

#happyinternationalwomensday A special thank you to the women in my life that without you I would physically not be here today! @brandi.nicole91 Thank you for building with me and putting me back together! @honeyydimples @jennleescosplay Thank you #brunchcrew and all our conversations over these past years. You were both right I should have walked away from the abuse back in 2019! Rebecca and @runningforbeers thank you for being there February through May of 2020 when the abuse was the worst. Your help in calling the police was the first steps in me getting away from my abuser. @pbnjax Thank you for the conversations and advice when things are dark and I can’t see the light. Thank you for being in my life and making it that much brighter! #nomoreweek #enddomesticabuse (at Converse, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CML-dIwptK3/?igshid=wtq0t94r9tth

[theladysteffi]

#protectoursisters #enddomesticabuse #westandtogether (at Warren, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4w4ZSgwZP/?igshid=7xjk9xkf6nqj

[medina-luxre]

Time to remember with a heart full of gratitude. . . . . . #laugh #love #breath #enddomesticabuse #purpose #childrenfirst #happyseptember #ilovewhatido #realestatestyle #sfbay #happylifeproject #hopeful #goalsetting (at San Carlos, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_BWG5jwBO/?igshid=16jwy3ri4tnwv

[shakastrong]

So good to link up with the homie @najeedetiege - we took it from the gym to the basketball court to support the @thebellafoundation in breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. Thank you @thebellafoundation for all you do 🙏🏾💪🏾 Swipe left for my winning basketball strategy 😂 @thepaparazzigamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #bellafoundation #thebellafoundation #enddomesticabuse #breakthecycle #shaka #shakastrong #najeedetiege #losangeles #globaltransfiguration #charitybasketball #charitygame #charitybasketballgame #workoutwednesday (at Taft Charter High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B33KMhIAzqM/?igshid=mdgughargwyp

[cutegirluglyselfie]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: SHE IS.... Equalize-HER Women Crop Top #clothing #women #feminist #enddomesticabuse #silentscreamsdesign #tshirt https://etsy.me/2ZeqfcQ https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XuJYSBsRV/?igshid=1uz37mxqtaiem

[love-silentscreams-100]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: SHE IS.... Equalize-HER Women Crop Top #clothing #women #feminist #enddomesticabuse #silentscreamsdesign #tshirt https://etsy.me/2ZeqfcQ https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XuFHRgTUY/?igshid=1b3a0uwsi9w4v

[terracalaway-blog]

rough morning.

This morning was a bit of a rough one.

This morning I heard audio of an altercation between a couple. You all know what I'm talking about. Why did a short clipping of an argument spark a rough morning?

"It'll get me away from you" "Anything to get away from you"

I've never gone fully in detail with my personal life, but I feel today is a good day for it. You see, I've screamed those same words. Those same tears. I know how it feels to be so blind and naive when you think your feelings are those of love. That the hurt and anger isn't real. But it is...

I was in a toxic relationship. He wasn't just toxic for me, but we were toxic for each other. It started out great. We were happy. Then around 6 months in, I saw the first bit of anger out of him. He called me names that no man should ever say to the "woman he loves". He told me how worthless and pathetic I was. But the next day, he apologized and hugged me and kissed me and "made it all better". Then a few months later, it started again. Over small things. Things that shouldn't be that big of a deal. But every time, we'd fight, I'd cry, he'd apologize hours later or the next day and it'd be fine.

I told myself the good days outweighed the bad, so it was ok. This continued and got worse as time went on. By the second year, I was afraid of him. He would snap for anything. Now, I'm not a combative person and I hate conflict, but at the time when he'd get into my face, I would then get defensive of myself and scream back. Even if I knew it was a stupid argument and over nothing. I would scream back just to hide the fact I was afraid. Then things started being thrown at me. Dishes, decorative pieces of furniture that were in range, a cat climbing tower. It was getting worse. At one point, I was so afraid and on crutches from a wrestling injury that I called the police. Again, all these arguments were over nothing or something that shouldn't escalate to that point.

I was told I was worthless, I should kill myself, I was a piece of shit. I had a door slammed into my head that broke the door.

Yet I stayed. Why? Because "the good days outweighed the bad". When he was happy, it was great. We got along so well. It was like Jekyll & Hyde. I started believing I was a bad person. I started believing I should kill myself. I started believing I was worthless. But on those good days, it was good.

Toward the end, it was never good. But no one knew that. I went on Facebook and posted how happy I was, how awesome he was, what a wonderful life we lived. I smiled through social media. I made it seem like we were the perfect couple. I don't know why. Maybe I didn't want people to ask because it'd set him off, maybe I didn't want people to know because they'd judge me. Just something in my brain told me "Don't let them know..." I made up lies to cover what I was going through. I was happy. So "happy" I wanted to die. So "happy" I tried to die.

Then the day came where I knew it was over. I finally got the courage to go. I was so scared, I called my friend who lived an hour away to come get me. We were most of the way back to her place when he called, begging me to come back. Halfway between begging and telling me he was going to destroy my stuff. I panicked and had her take me back, where I swore to her I would leave in the morning. My mothers ex-husband was in town for a softball tournament with my sister, so I knew I had a way to escape. I went back, we fought, we screamed, and it came to the point where he gave in, stormed off and told me to have myself and my stuff out by dawn.

Dawn came, my stepfather arrived, and I started to leave. He grabbed me by my arms and told me I wasn't leaving. He shoved me into the wall and bear hugged me, screaming at me he wasn't letting me leave. That I wasn't allowed to leave. I shoved and screamed for help, hoping my stepfather would hear me. I finally got one arm free and elbowed him as hard as I could in the head. He gave up and went back to screaming and throwing things. He threw my things outside our two story apartment, onto the lawn. He screamed threats at my stepfather who was below, putting my things into my car. I grabbed what I could and ran. I ran and never looked back.

When people noticed we had split, they were so confused. Why did the happy couple just randomly disappear from each other? It caused more questions than I wanted. Than I expected. It was hard. But I'm alive, I'm happy. I will forever be scarred, I still cry about it, I still have moments where I'm scared when I shouldn't be.

But it gets better because I know one thing -- I'm safe.

So this morning, when I heard the familiar screams of mental pain, it hurt. Now no one truly knows what happens behind closed doors, no one knows both sides of the story if only one is present. All I can say is if you are one of those girls or guys that know what it feels like to "love" so much that you are no longer sure if it's love or hate... You are not alone.

If you need help, please reach out. If it ever escalates to where you are afraid, to where you fear for your life, please do something. Not everyone escapes but you don't have to be that person.  Get help. Be safe. No one will judge you, no one will ridicule you. I've been there, like millions of other women and men... It will be ok.

[koalalovesyarndesigns]

It’s that time of the month again! No, not that one. This week is giving week for those of us who participate in Giving Week from @murderinomakers ! This month we are donating to DOVE, a group dedicated to ending domestic violence. @myfavoritemurder @themurdersquad @billyjensen @hardstark #myfavoritemurder #murder #murderonmymind #murdersquad #murdermystery #murderscene #murderino #murderinomakers #murderinoart #crochet #crystals #hemp #gemstones #jewelryaddiction #jewelry #maker #makerstrong #enddomesticviolence #enddomesticabuse #endsextrafficking #endsexualviolence #elviswantsacookie #ssdgm #staysexydontgetmurdered #stayoutoftheforest #customdolls #crochetofinstagram #dollmaker https://www.instagram.com/p/BxN-JbDBTve/?igshid=1nfq7mhwieg5a

[anasaldanamusic]

Very excited to share at the Take Back the Night event at Cal State LA this tues April 23, at 5p! See flyer my talented cousin made for address! #takebackthenight #calstatela #enddomesticviolence #enddomesticabuse #retomemoslanoche #singer #ukulele joined by @pabloorue @rrapeaches 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXe29dg_gx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u0xx7bvn4sey

[theavonlady4u]

Sometimes are actions are intentional like me wearing this Purple Piece Charms Of Strength Necklace. The proceeds from the sale of this necklace will support The National Domestic Violence Hotline in their ongoing work to inspire healthy relationships. Helpful tips are included with the necklace on how to help someone experiencing abuse. The Hotline is the only national service organization that provides round-the-clock compassionate support, lifesaving resources, safety planning and information to anyone affected by relationship abuse and I am so proud that AVON has partnered with them. Inspired by stories of victims and survivors of domestic abuse this necklace is a source of strength, hope, happiness, balance, peace and clarity of mind. Please check #linkinbio to learn more. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our world was all healthy relationships? #avonrep #newavon #domesticviolence #healthyrelationships #hotline #nationaldomesticviolencehotline #strength #hope #happiness #balance #peace #clarity #intentional #necklacestatement #avon #enddomesticviolence #enddomesticabuse #relationships https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzsNlLAD1k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cj61cx55id36

[iamxilomen]

@Regrann from @officiallifeinleggings - We have some amazing news! The filmmakers of the Why We March documentary are interested in including the voices of the women (and men) who participated in the regional Reclaim Our Streets march. "The movie we are making is using the march as a device to look at what drove women (and men) into the streets and examine what life is like for them wherever they are." If you participated in the marches that took place on March 11th, 2017 in Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Guyana and Dominica (March 25th, 2017), they'd love to hear your perspective. "Our method is a simple one. We are asking women around the world to record themselves answering three questions on any device that suits them (phone, computer, ipad, etc). The questions are; why did you march? Who did you march with? What is the most important issue facing women where you are?[*If you can answer this one feel free to. If you can't, feel free to leave it out: What are you doing or planning to do to help bring about change?]Once they've recorded themselves we've asked that they upload the video file to a portal we've set up (www.WhyWeMarch.film). The site is user friendly and the responses don't have to be long or rehearsed, just from the heart! We are also looking for images from the various marches so if you know where we might be able to find images of your march we'd be grateful if you could put us in touch with the copyright holder so we can discuss using the material." For more information about the documentary, check out: www.WhyWeMarch.film/about/ Deadline for submisssions: July 31st, 2017 11:59 pm #whywemarch #LifeInLeggings #sexualviolence #streetharassment #enddomesticabuse #dismantlethepatriarchy #endrapeculture #genderbasedviolence - #regrann

[jmmlove]

I #love the sea, beautiful Lovers💜🎶#jmmlove #lovenotesfrommaggie #lovenotesforyoursoul #lovingyourselfwealthy #listentoyourheart ❤️It is your #angels guiding you. Your #intuition 💜🎶#lifeistooshort not to #dowhatyoulove ❤️#goforit #theworldneedsyou #shineyourlight Be an #entrepreneur of #love of #compassion #of awareness of #kindness #enddepression #ptsd #ptsdawareness #recovery #enddomesticabuse #endhumantrafficking #equalityforeveryone #education for all.

[sonsandbrothers]

Author, writer and motivational speaker, Toshia Shaw reclaimed her life and now helps others do the same.