October is Domestic Violence awareness month๐ 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. ๐I made the decision to leave my abusers ๐I have taken my love of art and finding my voice and created Freedom4Ewa ๐I met so many survivors by sharing my story, we have formed lifelong bonds ๐I have created art that speaks to me and so many ๐I met the lead singer of my favorite band KSE ๐I helped inspire him to write a song called, โQuiet Distressโ ๐ Iโve met my life partner ๐Iโve shown my artwork in galleries ๐Iโve spoken on the news, at universities and at rallyโs ๐I helped others find Domestic Violence resources ๐Iโm working on a childrenโs Domestic Violence awareness book ๐Iโve volunteered with children living in Domestic Violence shelters. We created art and spoke about being kind. ๐I escorted a survivor to court for support ๐Iโve donated to shelters and victims ๐I filled my lungs with air and I am finally breathing ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 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 ๐ Remember: You are worthy of living in love Survivors, if you are comfortable please share some things that youโve experienced since becoming a survivor ๐ #survivorstory #warrior #pheonixrising #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #stopvictimblaming #violenceagainstwomen #empoweringwomen #community #shareyourstory #nomoresilence #justiceforjessica #freedom4ewa https://www.instagram.com/p/CUuuW3rgeKm/?utm_medium=tumblr
