October is Domestic Violence awareness monthπ Since I became a survivor on April 4, 2012, I have met so many strong and inspiring individuals. I went from being a victim and having no voice, no strength, barely breathing to a survivor who has used her experience with surviving Domestic Violence to bring awareness and support to others. I have lived more since April 4, 2012 than I have lived my entire life. πI made the decision to leave my abusers πI have taken my love of art and finding my voice and created Freedom4Ewa πI met so many survivors by sharing my story, we have formed lifelong bonds πI have created art that speaks to me and so many πI met the lead singer of my favorite band KSE πI helped inspire him to write a song called, βQuiet Distressβ π Iβve met my life partner πIβve shown my artwork in galleries πIβve spoken on the news, at universities and at rallyβs πI helped others find Domestic Violence resources πIβm working on a childrenβs Domestic Violence awareness book πIβve volunteered with children living in Domestic Violence shelters. We created art and spoke about being kind. πI escorted a survivor to court for support πIβve donated to shelters and victims πI filled my lungs with air and I am finally breathing ππππππππππππππ I knew deep down inside on April 4, 2012 that I was not okay with my abuser having the power and ability to end my life. I left him and I was so scared, but not as scared as I was every single day that I was with him and my previous abuser. Today, I live in a peaceful home where the only reason I watch my back is because my cats like to sneak up on me π Remember: You are worthy of living in love Survivors, if you are comfortable please share some things that youβve experienced since becoming a survivor π #survivorstory #warrior #pheonixrising #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #stopvictimblaming #violenceagainstwomen #empoweringwomen #community #shareyourstory #nomoresilence #justiceforjessica #freedom4ewa https://www.instagram.com/p/CUuuW3rgeKm/?utm_medium=tumblr
