Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence

Today we honor the men and women who gave everything for this country. Behind closed doors, many veterans and military families quietly struggle with PTSD, trauma, depression, addiction, & DV. #MemorialDay #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #PTSD #BreakTheSilence #btsadv

At BTSADV — Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence — we believe change happens when communities come together. 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Trauma's effects can linger for years, causing symptoms like brain fog. The good news? Our brains are moldable thanks to neuroplasticity. #MentalHealth #Neuroplasticity #TraumaRecovery

Gaslighting isn’t always yelling. Sometimes it’s calm denial designed to make you question your own reality. Have you ever realized later you were being manipulated? 💜

Some countries and states are now criminalizing coercive control because patterns of control, isolation, intimidation, and manipulation are being recognized as abuse. Do you think coercive control should be legally recognized everywhere? Why or why not?

📱 Be the voice. Spark change. Save lives. 💜 BTSADV is looking for Social Media Engagement Volunteers to help support survivors online, spread awareness, and build community — all remotely. forms.gle/JB2aiGoJCWs7tE…

Abusers often use isolation as a tactic of coercive control because people are easier to manipulate when they feel alone, unsupported, or afraid no one will believe them. #BTSADV #BreakTheSilence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorsStrong #SupportSurvivors #EndDV

One of the hardest parts of leaving abuse? Realizing the manipulation didn’t end with the relationship. Sometimes the abuser recruits other people to defend them Survivors call them: “Flying Monkeys.” Read more: breakthesilencedv.org/?p=19493 #btsadv #flyingmonkeys #gaslighting

💜 Stronger together. Partner with BTSADV to help amplify survivor voices, provide resources, and create safer tomorrows. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The most dangerous abuse isn't always the most visible. Coercive control is a major predictor of intimate partner homicide. Many survivors are dismissed because "he hasn't hit her badly enough." By then, the danger may already be severe. 💜 Break the silence. Believe survivors.

Unsure about your employer's support resources? Start by asking HR about policies and procedures. If you need more, organizations like E3 can help with housing, furniture, and impact statements, offering support beyond what HR can provide externally. #WorkplaceSupport #HR

A pregnant woman was among the victims. Authorities say multiple people lost their lives in an alleged domestic violence shooting spree after prior warning signs had reportedly already existed. How many warning signs get minimized before violence turns deadly?

💜 Carry a message that matters. Our “Believe Survivors. Trust Their Truth.” tote helps raise awareness while supporting survivors through BTSADV. store.breakthesilencedv.org/product/i-surv…

Abuse doesn't just harm the target- it can impact parenting, energy, emotional availability, decision-making, & a survivor's sense of safety. Survival mode is not failure. It is doing the best you can while navigating fear, coercive control, trauma, & impossible circumstances.

“He said the bars on the windows were for my safety.” Every Sunday he left for the road… and locked me and my children inside until Friday. I remember thinking: “If this house catches fire, we’re going to die in here.” Read more: breakthesilencedv.org/?p=20437

💜 Survivor Sister Retreat 2026 💜 A safe space to heal, reset, and reconnect with other survivors. Join us in Eufaula, Oklahoma ✨ September 10–13, 2026 ✨ Housing + food included ✨ Limited spots available forms.gle/nmTGKD2m6Kbtqv…