Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence

SHE SURVIVED THE ASSAULT… BUT NOT WHAT CAME AFTER. ⚠️ Trigger Warning A 25-year-old in Spain was assaulted, left paralyzed after a fall, and lived with severe trauma and pain. She later chose assisted death. Sexual assault doesn’t end when it’s over. It follows. #btsadv

Constantly high cortisol levels damage memory, thought processes, and organs. Designed for protection, cortisol isn't meant for 24/7 engagement. Living in an abusive relationship means constant cortisol surges, #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #AbuseAwareness

Neighbors heard nothing.” Kasie Richardson and her 6-year-old son were found dead in their home. Police say her husband, Brett Richardson, is responsible. Domestic violence doesn’t always show itself — until it’s too late. 📞 BTSADV Support Line: 1-855-BTS-1777

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Abusers often evade responsibility for their actions, choosing instead to project their faults onto their victims. This manipulation not only deepens the trauma but also perpetuates a cycle of blame & denial. 💜 #BTSADV #BreakTheCycle #Accountability #HealingJourney

The system knew he tried to kill me… and still gave him access to my child. I did everything — protection orders, testimony, evidence. Multiple women spoke out. Experts warned the court. But it still wasn’t enough Read my story: breakthesilencedv.org/?p=20404 #btsadv

Not all stalking is obvious. Sometimes it looks like repeated "coincidences," spiritual justifications, or always being "randomly" nearby. It creates fear, pressure, or loss of privacy- it deserves to be taken seriously. #BTSADV #BreakTheSilence #SupportSurvivors #EndDV

Healing and escaping the fog after abuse is possible. Your brain, altered by trauma, filters for safety, leading to sensory overload and survival mode. #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery

THIS ISN’T LOVE. IT’S CONTROL. ⚠️ Trigger Warning What teens are taught is “passion” often starts with control. Jealousy. Isolation. Moving too fast. These aren’t signs of love — they’re warning signs. Read more: breakthesilencedv.org/?p=20450 #btsadv

Abuse doesn't just harm the survivor- it often targets their support system too. When friendships are strained, questioned, or lost, isolations grows- and control increases. #BTSADV #BreakTheSilence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorsStrong #SupportSurvivors #EndDV

He was choking her Trigger warning Ryan Bird was killed by his son during a domestic dispute. Now Misty Winebrenner — who had prior domestic violence history in the relationship — is facing charges. 📞 BTSADV Support Line: 1-855-BTS-1777

Let's raise awareness about this issue and stand by survivors! 💪💜 #DomesticViolence #ChildCustody #SurvivorSupport #EndTheCycle #BreakTheSilence

Protecting survivors also means protecting the animals they love. 🐾💜 Safety planning should never force someone to choose between their safety and their pet.

She survived. Now she gets the chance to build her future. 🎓 Scholarships for Survivors Applications open through May 1 #Run4Her forms.gle/M4eATZgDV9ZSgn…

Control fuels abusers; any challenge to their power makes reasoning impossible. Recognizing this is key to escaping abuse. Identify warning signs & seek support to reclaim your strength.💜 #BTSADV #BreakTheSilence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorsStrong #SupportSurvivors

Stand With Survivors

Courts often promote shared parenting as the ideal. But shared parenting is not safe when abuse exists. Domestic violence Coercive control Stalking Child abuse Survivor safety must come first. 💜

📣 Volunteer Opportunity Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence is looking for a Google Ads Volunteer to help us expand awareness and reach more survivors. forms.gle/DtYfYcAjQBzRWN…