BREAK THE CYCLE
Perhaps it starts subtly — a pointed put-down or a flash of aggression that comes out of nowhere. But before long, you find yourself terrified and trapped — perhaps even fearing for your life and the lives of your children.
While nightmarish, this scenario is all too common. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, approximately 500,000 women are physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. This somber reality is the focus of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed in October with campaigns, projects, support and advocacy.
If you or someone you love is living in fear, consider this your clarion call.
The time to act is now. Recognize. Respond. Escape. You have the power to finally break the cycle.
