Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Why It Matters
Today marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a cause that is very near and dear to my heart for many reasons.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It impacts people across all walks of life—regardless of socioeconomic background, education, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or gender. Too often, we imagine domestic violence only as hitting or punching. But the truth is, it goes far beyond physical violence.
It can look like:
Name calling, put-downs, or repeated attacks on your character.
Hitting the wall next to your head and saying, “I didn’t hit you, so it doesn’t count.”
Saying it’s fine to go out with friends, but then sending dozens of texts and calls while you’re gone, followed by an argument when you return.
Accusing you of cheating, showing extreme jealousy, or disguising controlling behavior as “love.”
Subtle comments like, “You’re wearing that??”
Financial control—forcing you to hand over your paycheck, refusing to allow you to work, or withholding money so you are forced to take on more.
“Playful” force during sex, coercion, or pressuring you into things you are uncomfortable with.
Belittling you in front of others, making you feel like a bad partner, a bad parent, or a bad person.
Abuse is not always visible. It can be emotional, mental, verbal, financial, or sexual. At its core, domestic violence is about power and control—it is anything used to diminish you, control you, or force you into another person’s will. Both men and women can be abusers, and both men and women can be abused.
If any of this resonates with you, please know: you are not alone. Reach out. Talk to someone you trust. Ask for help.
Throughout this month, I will be posting more information, resources, and statistics on my blog and social media to raise awareness and provide education. If you need more information or support, please reach out through my website or give me a call. Let me know if it is safe to leave a message or respond to your email.
Your safety matters. Your voice matters. You matter.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Why It Matters
Today marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a cause that is very near and dear to my heart for many reasons.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It impacts people across all walks of life—regardless of socioeconomic background, education, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or gender. Too often, we imagine domestic violence only as hitting or punching. But the truth is, it goes far beyond physical violence.
It can look like:
Name calling, put-downs, or repeated attacks on your character.
Hitting the wall next to your head and saying, “I didn’t hit you, so it doesn’t count.”
Saying it’s fine to go out with friends, but then sending dozens of texts and calls while you’re gone, followed by an argument when you return.
Accusing you of cheating, showing extreme jealousy, or disguising controlling behavior as “love.”
Subtle comments like, “You’re wearing that??”
Financial control—forcing you to hand over your paycheck, refusing to allow you to work, or withholding money so you are forced to take on more.
“Playful” force during sex, coercion, or pressuring you into things you are uncomfortable with.
Belittling you in front of others, making you feel like a bad partner, a bad parent, or a bad person.
Abuse is not always visible. It can be emotional, mental, verbal, financial, or sexual. At its core, domestic violence is about power and control—it is anything used to diminish you, control you, or force you into another person’s will. Both men and women can be abusers, and both men and women can be abused.
If any of this resonates with you, please know: you are not alone. Reach out. Talk to someone you trust. Ask for help.
Throughout this month, I will be posting more information, resources, and statistics on my blog and social media to raise awareness and provide education. If you need more information or support, please reach out through my website or give me a call. Let me know if it is safe to leave a message or respond to your email.
Your safety matters. Your voice matters. You matter.
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