10/01/2026
Abuse doesn’t always leave a bruise.
It can look like gaslighting—being made to question your memory, your perceptions, or what you know happened. It can look like manipulation, constant belittling, control over your money, or isolation from people you love.
Sometimes it means walking on eggshells, afraid to speak freely. Sometimes it means being told so often that you’re “too sensitive” or “making things up” that you begin to doubt yourself.
Your experience matters, even when no one else sees it. You don’t have to compare it to someone else’s or share your story publicly for it to count.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Let’s listen without judgment and recognize the harm we may not see.
You deserve to feel safe, respected, and heard. 💜